“Third-longest European river”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Third-longest European river”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 28, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Third-longest European river” is URAL
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Third-longest European river” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 28, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is URAL — a 4-letter word that begins with U and ends with L.
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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What is the answer to “Third-longest European river” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is URAL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, August 28, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Third-longest European river”?
The answer URAL contains 4 letters.
Was “Third-longest European river” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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