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“Drift off”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Drift off”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter D
Last letter E
D ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

D R O W S E

The answer to “Drift off” is DROWSE

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Sep 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Drift off” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is DROWSE — a 6-letter word that begins with D and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Drift off”

What is the answer to “Drift off” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DROWSE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Drift off”?

The answer DROWSE contains 6 letters.

Was “Drift off” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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