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“Tough to solve”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tough to solve”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter H
Last letter D
H ? ? D

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

H A R D

The answer to “Tough to solve” is HARD

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 6, 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 H starts with

The clue “Tough to solve” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is HARD — a 4-letter word that begins with H and ends with D.

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.

Other clues with the answer HARD

HARD has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Tough to solve”

What is the answer to “Tough to solve” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HARD — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Tough to solve”?

The answer HARD contains 4 letters.

Was “Tough to solve” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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