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“Ballet shoe insert”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Ballet shoe insert”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 9, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter T
Last letter D
T ? ? ? ? D

A 6-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

T O E P A D

The answer to “Ballet shoe insert” is TOEPAD

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published May 9, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Ballet shoe insert” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 9, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is TOEPAD — a 6-letter word that begins with T and ends with D.

This answer contains 3 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 “Ballet shoe insert”

What is the answer to “Ballet shoe insert” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TOEPAD — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, May 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Ballet shoe insert”?

The answer TOEPAD contains 6 letters.

Was “Ballet shoe insert” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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