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“Running squads that pass batons”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Running squads that pass batons”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, September 7, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter R
Last letter S
R ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 10-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

R E L A Y T E A M S

The answer to “Running squads that pass batons” is RELAYTEAMS

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Sep 7, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Running squads that pass batons” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, September 7, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is RELAYTEAMS — a 10-letter word that begins with R and ends with S.

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 “Running squads that pass batons”

What is the answer to “Running squads that pass batons” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RELAYTEAMS — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, September 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Running squads that pass batons”?

The answer RELAYTEAMS contains 10 letters.

Was “Running squads that pass batons” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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