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“Kicks back”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Kicks back”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 28, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter R
Last letter S
R ? ? ? ? ? S

A 7-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

R E L A X E S

The answer to “Kicks back” is RELAXES

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published May 28, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Kicks back” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RELAXES — a 7-letter word that begins with R and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 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 “Kicks back”

What is the answer to “Kicks back” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RELAXES — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Kicks back”?

The answer RELAXES contains 7 letters.

Was “Kicks back” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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