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“Tiny bit of water”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tiny bit of water”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, April 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter D
Last letter P
D ? ? P

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

D R O P

The answer to “Tiny bit of water” is DROP

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 27, 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 D starts with

The clue “Tiny bit of water” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DROP — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with P.

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 “Tiny bit of water”

What is the answer to “Tiny bit of water” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DROP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, April 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Tiny bit of water”?

The answer DROP contains 4 letters.

Was “Tiny bit of water” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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