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“Defeats easily, in sports headlines”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Defeats easily, in sports headlines”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, June 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter P
Last letter S
P ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

P U N K S

The answer to “Defeats easily, in sports headlines” is PUNKS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jun 14, 2025

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 P starts with

The clue “Defeats easily, in sports headlines” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, June 14, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is PUNKS — a 5-letter word that begins with P 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, in sports headlines”

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

The verified answer is PUNKS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Defeats easily, in sports headlines”?

The answer PUNKS contains 5 letters.

Was “Defeats easily, in sports headlines” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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