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“Defeats easily”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Defeats easily”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter D
Last letter S
D ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

D R U B S

The answer to “Defeats easily” is DRUBS

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Oct 29, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Defeats easily” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DRUBS — a 5-letter word that begins with D and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Defeats easily”

What is the answer to “Defeats easily” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DRUBS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Defeats easily”?

The answer DRUBS contains 5 letters.

Was “Defeats easily” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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