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“Shoelace substitute”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Shoelace substitute”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 28, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter V
Last letter O
V ? ? ? ? O

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

V E L C R O

The answer to “Shoelace substitute” is VELCRO

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Oct 28, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter V starts with

The clue “Shoelace substitute” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is VELCRO — a 6-letter word that begins with V and ends with O.

This answer contains 2 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 “Shoelace substitute”

What is the answer to “Shoelace substitute” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is VELCRO — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Shoelace substitute”?

The answer VELCRO contains 6 letters.

Was “Shoelace substitute” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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