“Worked, as the soil”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Worked, as the soil”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, July 26, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Worked, as the soil” is TILLED
Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Worked, as the soil” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TILLED — a 6-letter word that begins with T and ends with D.
This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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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Sunday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Worked, as the soil”
What is the answer to “Worked, as the soil” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is TILLED — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Worked, as the soil”?
The answer TILLED contains 6 letters.
Was “Worked, as the soil” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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