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“Footwear pair for long walks”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Footwear pair for long walks”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, April 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter H
Last letter S
H ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 11-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

H I K I N G B O O T S

The answer to “Footwear pair for long walks” is HIKINGBOOTS

Letters 11
Direction Down
Published Apr 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 11 positions
Vowels 4 36% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Footwear pair for long walks” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is HIKINGBOOTS — a 11-letter word that begins with H and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 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 “Footwear pair for long walks”

What is the answer to “Footwear pair for long walks” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HIKINGBOOTS — a 11-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, April 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Footwear pair for long walks”?

The answer HIKINGBOOTS contains 11 letters.

Was “Footwear pair for long walks” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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