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“Way, way off”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Way, way off”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter R
A ? ? R

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A F A R

The answer to “Way, way off” is AFAR

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jun 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Way, way off” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is AFAR — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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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AFAR has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Way, way off”

What is the answer to “Way, way off” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AFAR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Way, way off”?

The answer AFAR contains 4 letters.

Was “Way, way off” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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