“Very generous, so to speak”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Very generous, so to speak”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 7, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Very generous, so to speak” is SOBIG
Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Very generous, so to speak” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SOBIG — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with G.
This answer contains 2 vowels 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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Friday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Very generous, so to speak”
What is the answer to “Very generous, so to speak” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is SOBIG — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, August 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Very generous, so to speak”?
The answer SOBIG contains 5 letters.
Was “Very generous, so to speak” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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