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“Compete to win”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Compete to win”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, November 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter V
Last letter R
V ? ? ? ? R

A 6-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

V I E F O R

The answer to “Compete to win” is VIEFOR

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Nov 8, 2026

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 V starts with

The clue “Compete to win” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is VIEFOR — a 6-letter word that begins with V and ends with R.

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 “Compete to win”

What is the answer to “Compete to win” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is VIEFOR — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Compete to win”?

The answer VIEFOR contains 6 letters.

Was “Compete to win” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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