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“Directs attention away from”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Directs attention away from”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, March 17, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter D
Last letter S
D ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 8-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

D E F L E C T S

The answer to “Directs attention away from” is DEFLECTS

Letters 8
Direction Across
Published Mar 17, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 8 positions
Vowels 2 25% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Directs attention away from” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DEFLECTS — a 8-letter word that begins with D and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 6 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 “Directs attention away from”

What is the answer to “Directs attention away from” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DEFLECTS — a 8-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Directs attention away from”?

The answer DEFLECTS contains 8 letters.

Was “Directs attention away from” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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