“Goes slow”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Goes slow”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, February 14, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter S
E ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E A S E S

The answer to “Goes slow” is EASES

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Goes slow” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, February 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is EASES — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 “Goes slow”

What is the answer to “Goes slow” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EASES — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Goes slow”?

The answer EASES contains 5 letters.

Was “Goes slow” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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