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“Type of beach bash”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Type of beach bash”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter U
L ? ? U

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

L U A U

The answer to “Type of beach bash” is LUAU

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Type of beach bash” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LUAU — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with U.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 LUAU

LUAU has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Type of beach bash”

What is the answer to “Type of beach bash” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LUAU — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, January 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Type of beach bash”?

The answer LUAU contains 4 letters.

Was “Type of beach bash” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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