Newsday.Answers
Daily Newsday Crossword

“Was lost in thought”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Was lost in thought”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, March 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

Hints first

Letters 5
First letter M
Last letter D
M ? ? ? D

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

M U S E D

The answer to “Was lost in thought” is MUSED

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Mar 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Was lost in thought” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, March 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MUSED — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with D.

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.

Other clues with the answer MUSED

MUSED has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues

More clues from the March 14, 2026 puzzle

Saturday Newsday Crossword
View full puzzle
Puffy coat 4 ℓ · D Picture's p.s. 6 ℓ · D Residents' regulator 3 ℓ · D Field day 5 ℓ · D Kin to grasses and rushes 6 ℓ · D "Micro" discovery that won a 2024 Nobel Prize 3 ℓ · D Ultimate 3 ℓ · D Complete 5 ℓ · A Fellows of creativity 7 ℓ · D Pittance that's its own plural 3 ℓ · D Ballpark figure 6 ℓ · D Bond orders 8 ℓ · D Mystical wise guys 6 ℓ · A Block blockbuster since the '80s 6 ℓ · D Shortens, in addresses 6 ℓ · D Chill 6 ℓ · D Common pop preference 5 ℓ · A Counter agent 8 ℓ · A Panthera cross 5 ℓ · A Night __ 4 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “Was lost in thought”

What is the answer to “Was lost in thought” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MUSED — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Was lost in thought”?

The answer MUSED contains 5 letters.

Was “Was lost in thought” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

Is this site affiliated with Newsday?

No. This is an independent fan reference site — we are not affiliated with Newsday. The Newsday Crossword is a trademark of its respective owner. We solve and verify each Newsday Crossword puzzle manually before publishing the answer key.

Was lost in thought — Newsday Crossword Clue Answer | Newsday Crossword Answers