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“13-Down participant”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “13-Down participant”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 30, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter R
Last letter R
R ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

R A C E R

The answer to “13-Down participant” is RACER

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jul 30, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “13-Down participant” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is RACER — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with R.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “13-Down participant”

What is the answer to “13-Down participant” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RACER — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “13-Down participant”?

The answer RACER contains 5 letters.

Was “13-Down participant” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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