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“Way up high”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Way up high”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter T
A ? ? ? T

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A L O F T

The answer to “Way up high” is ALOFT

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jan 2, 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 A starts with

The clue “Way up high” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALOFT — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with T.

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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Frequently asked questions about “Way up high”

What is the answer to “Way up high” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALOFT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, January 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Way up high”?

The answer ALOFT contains 5 letters.

Was “Way up high” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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