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“Marathon or dash”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Marathon or dash”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, April 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter E
R ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

R A C E

The answer to “Marathon or dash” is RACE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 20, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Marathon or dash” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RACE — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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.

Other clues with the answer RACE

RACE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Marathon or sprint” Jun 8, 2026 “Election campaign” May 3, 2026 “Speed contest” Feb 25, 2026 “Derby, for instance” Dec 26, 2025 “Election campaign” Nov 27, 2025 “Speed test” Oct 12, 2025 “Speed contest” Sep 3, 2025 “Competition around a track” Aug 10, 2025 “Derby, for instance” Jul 24, 2025 “Speed competition” May 7, 2025 “Boat __” Mar 22, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Marathon or dash”

What is the answer to “Marathon or dash” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RACE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, April 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Marathon or dash”?

The answer RACE contains 4 letters.

Was “Marathon or dash” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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