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“Increase altitude quickly”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Increase altitude quickly”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter R
Last letter P
R ? ? ? ? P

A 6-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

R A C E U P

The answer to “Increase altitude quickly” is RACEUP

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jun 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Increase altitude quickly” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RACEUP — a 6-letter word that begins with R and ends with P.

This answer contains 3 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Increase altitude quickly”

What is the answer to “Increase altitude quickly” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RACEUP — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Increase altitude quickly”?

The answer RACEUP contains 6 letters.

Was “Increase altitude quickly” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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