“Yuletide topper”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Yuletide topper”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 4, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 8
First letter S
Last letter T
S ? ? ? ? ? ? T

A 8-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S A N T A H A T

The answer to “Yuletide topper” is SANTAHAT

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Jun 4, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 8 positions
Vowels 3 38% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Yuletide topper” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SANTAHAT — a 8-letter word that begins with S and ends with T.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 5 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 “Yuletide topper”

What is the answer to “Yuletide topper” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SANTAHAT — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Yuletide topper”?

The answer SANTAHAT contains 8 letters.

Was “Yuletide topper” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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