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“Head to the runway”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Head to the runway”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 10, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter I
T ? ? I

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

T A X I

The answer to “Head to the runway” is TAXI

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 10, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Head to the runway” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 10, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TAXI — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with I.

This answer contains 2 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.

Other clues with the answer TAXI

TAXI has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Advance on a runway” May 27, 2026 “Auto with a meter” Apr 28, 2026 “One of an urban fleet” Apr 12, 2026 “Auto with a meter” Jan 20, 2026 “Metered car” Jan 5, 2026 “Urban transport” Dec 25, 2025 “Auto with a meter” Dec 2, 2025 “Car with a meter” Nov 17, 2025 “Car with a meter” Sep 22, 2025 “Car with a meter” Sep 1, 2025 “Cabbie's vehicle” Aug 25, 2025 “Move on a runway” Jul 17, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Head to the runway”

What is the answer to “Head to the runway” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TAXI — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, January 10, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Head to the runway”?

The answer TAXI contains 4 letters.

Was “Head to the runway” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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