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“They're tops at commencements”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “They're tops at commencements”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter S
T ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

T A M S

The answer to “They're tops at commencements” is TAMS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 18, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “They're tops at commencements” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TAMS — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “They're tops at commencements”

What is the answer to “They're tops at commencements” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TAMS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “They're tops at commencements”?

The answer TAMS contains 4 letters.

Was “They're tops at commencements” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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