“Low-risk wager”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Low-risk wager”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, November 26, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 7
First letter S
Last letter T
S ? ? ? ? ? T

A 7-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S A F E B E T

The answer to “Low-risk wager” is SAFEBET

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Nov 26, 2025

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 S starts with

The clue “Low-risk wager” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SAFEBET — a 7-letter word that begins with S and ends with T.

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 “Low-risk wager”

What is the answer to “Low-risk wager” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SAFEBET — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Low-risk wager”?

The answer SAFEBET contains 7 letters.

Was “Low-risk wager” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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