“Thick hair”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Thick hair”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 23, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Thick hair” is MANE
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Thick hair” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MANE — a 4-letter word that begins with M and ends with E.
This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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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Sunday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Thick hair”
What is the answer to “Thick hair” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is MANE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Thick hair”?
The answer MANE contains 4 letters.
Was “Thick hair” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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