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“Derby, for instance”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Derby, for instance”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, July 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter E
R ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

R A C E

The answer to “Derby, for instance” is RACE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jul 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Derby, for instance” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 24, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is RACE — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Derby, for instance”

What is the answer to “Derby, for instance” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RACE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Derby, for instance”?

The answer RACE contains 4 letters.

Was “Derby, for instance” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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