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“In its __ (replacing it)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “In its __ (replacing it)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter D
S ? ? ? D

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S T E A D

The answer to “In its __ (replacing it)” is STEAD

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Oct 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “In its __ (replacing it)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is STEAD — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 STEAD

STEAD has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “In its __ (replacing it)”

What is the answer to “In its __ (replacing it)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is STEAD — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “In its __ (replacing it)”?

The answer STEAD contains 5 letters.

Was “In its __ (replacing it)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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