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“Mad-dash metaphor”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mad-dash metaphor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, September 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter R
Last letter E
R ? ? ? ? ? E

A 7-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

R A T R A C E

The answer to “Mad-dash metaphor” is RATRACE

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Sep 11, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Mad-dash metaphor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, September 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RATRACE — a 7-letter word that begins with R and ends with E.

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 “Mad-dash metaphor”

What is the answer to “Mad-dash metaphor” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RATRACE — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, September 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Mad-dash metaphor”?

The answer RATRACE contains 7 letters.

Was “Mad-dash metaphor” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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