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“Indy 500 entrant”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Indy 500 entrant”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, August 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter R
Last letter R
R ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

R A C E R

The answer to “Indy 500 entrant” is RACER

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Aug 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Indy 500 entrant” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is RACER — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with R.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Indy 500 entrant”

What is the answer to “Indy 500 entrant” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RACER — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Indy 500 entrant”?

The answer RACER contains 5 letters.

Was “Indy 500 entrant” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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