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“Distances around tracks”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Distances around tracks”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, October 6, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter S
L ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

L A P S

The answer to “Distances around tracks” is LAPS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 6, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Distances around tracks” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 6, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LAPS — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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.

Other clues with the answer LAPS

LAPS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Trips around a track” Jun 23, 2026 “Pool exercise” Mar 29, 2026 “Trips around a track” Mar 24, 2026 “Trips around a track” Feb 4, 2026 “Swimmer's back-and-forth distances” Oct 22, 2025 “Baby seats of a sort” Feb 6, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Distances around tracks”

What is the answer to “Distances around tracks” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LAPS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, October 6, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Distances around tracks”?

The answer LAPS contains 4 letters.

Was “Distances around tracks” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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