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“Wide neckwear”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Wide neckwear”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter T
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A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A S C O T

The answer to “Wide neckwear” is ASCOT

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Apr 21, 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 “Wide neckwear” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ASCOT — 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.

Other clues with the answer ASCOT

ASCOT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Wide necktie” Jun 1, 2026 “Broad necktie” Apr 13, 2026 “Broad scarf” Feb 19, 2026 “Fancy knotted scarf” Dec 3, 2025 “Wide necktie” Nov 19, 2025 “Fancy neckerchief” Sep 25, 2025 “Broad necktie” Jun 10, 2025 “Fancy knotted scarf” Feb 10, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Wide neckwear”

What is the answer to “Wide neckwear” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ASCOT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Wide neckwear”?

The answer ASCOT contains 5 letters.

Was “Wide neckwear” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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