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“Gravity-assisted race”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Gravity-assisted race”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, November 13, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter S
Last letter M
S ? ? ? ? M

A 6-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S L A L O M

The answer to “Gravity-assisted race” is SLALOM

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Nov 13, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Gravity-assisted race” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, November 13, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SLALOM — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with M.

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 “Gravity-assisted race”

What is the answer to “Gravity-assisted race” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SLALOM — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Gravity-assisted race”?

The answer SLALOM contains 6 letters.

Was “Gravity-assisted race” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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