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“Extreme weight-loss plans”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Extreme weight-loss plans”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter C
Last letter S
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 10-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C R A S H D I E T S

The answer to “Extreme weight-loss plans” is CRASHDIETS

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Apr 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 10 positions
Vowels 3 30% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Extreme weight-loss plans” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CRASHDIETS — a 10-letter word that begins with C and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 7 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 “Extreme weight-loss plans”

What is the answer to “Extreme weight-loss plans” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CRASHDIETS — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Extreme weight-loss plans”?

The answer CRASHDIETS contains 10 letters.

Was “Extreme weight-loss plans” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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