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“Defeated in a pool race”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Defeated in a pool race”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, October 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter O
Last letter M
O ? ? ? ? ? M

A 7-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

O U T S W A M

The answer to “Defeated in a pool race” is OUTSWAM

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Oct 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Defeated in a pool race” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is OUTSWAM — a 7-letter word that begins with O and ends with M.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 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 “Defeated in a pool race”

What is the answer to “Defeated in a pool race” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OUTSWAM — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, October 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Defeated in a pool race”?

The answer OUTSWAM contains 7 letters.

Was “Defeated in a pool race” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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