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“Word from Old Norse for "rod"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Word from Old Norse for "rod"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter B
L ? ? B

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

L I M B

The answer to “Word from Old Norse for "rod"” is LIMB

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 11, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Word from Old Norse for "rod"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LIMB — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with B.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Word from Old Norse for "rod"”

What is the answer to “Word from Old Norse for "rod"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LIMB — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Word from Old Norse for "rod"”?

The answer LIMB contains 4 letters.

Was “Word from Old Norse for "rod"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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