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“Retail come-on”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Retail come-on”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, November 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter L
Last letter R
L ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? R

A 10-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L O S S L E A D E R

The answer to “Retail come-on” is LOSSLEADER

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Nov 16, 2025

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Retail come-on” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, November 16, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LOSSLEADER — a 10-letter word that begins with L and ends with R.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “Retail come-on”

What is the answer to “Retail come-on” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LOSSLEADER — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Retail come-on”?

The answer LOSSLEADER contains 10 letters.

Was “Retail come-on” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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