“Ties the knot”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Ties the knot”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 22, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter W
Last letter S
W ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

W E D S

The answer to “Ties the knot” is WEDS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 22, 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 W starts with

The clue “Ties the knot” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is WEDS — a 4-letter word that begins with W 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 “Ties the knot”

What is the answer to “Ties the knot” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WEDS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Ties the knot”?

The answer WEDS contains 4 letters.

Was “Ties the knot” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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