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“Reason for diminished returns”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Reason for diminished returns”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 17, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 15 letters

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Letters 15
First letter C
Last letter X
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? X

A 15-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

C A P I T A L G A I N S T A X

The answer to “Reason for diminished returns” is CAPITALGAINSTAX

Letters 15
Direction Across
Published Oct 17, 2026

Letter analysis: the 15-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 15 positions
Vowels 6 40% of word
Consonants 9 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Reason for diminished returns” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 17, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CAPITALGAINSTAX — a 15-letter word that begins with C and ends with X.

This answer contains 6 vowels and 9 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 “Reason for diminished returns”

What is the answer to “Reason for diminished returns” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CAPITALGAINSTAX — a 15-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Reason for diminished returns”?

The answer CAPITALGAINSTAX contains 15 letters.

Was “Reason for diminished returns” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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