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“Board for a race”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Board for a race”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, June 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter S
Last letter I
S ? I

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

S K I

The answer to “Board for a race” is SKI

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jun 26, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Board for a race” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SKI — a 3-letter word that begins with S and ends with I.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 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.

Other clues with the answer SKI

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Frequently asked questions about “Board for a race”

What is the answer to “Board for a race” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SKI — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, June 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Board for a race”?

The answer SKI contains 3 letters.

Was “Board for a race” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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