“Escalator alternative”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Escalator alternative”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 8, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Escalator alternative” is STAIR
Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Escalator alternative” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is STAIR — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.
This answer contains 2 vowels 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.
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Sunday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Escalator alternative”
What is the answer to “Escalator alternative” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is STAIR — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Escalator alternative”?
The answer STAIR contains 5 letters.
Was “Escalator alternative” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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