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“Shoes for pro hockey”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Shoes for pro hockey”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter I
Last letter S
I ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 9-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

I C E S K A T E S

The answer to “Shoes for pro hockey” is ICESKATES

Letters 9
Direction Across
Published Feb 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 9 positions
Vowels 4 44% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Shoes for pro hockey” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ICESKATES — a 9-letter word that begins with I and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 5 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 “Shoes for pro hockey”

What is the answer to “Shoes for pro hockey” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ICESKATES — a 9-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, February 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Shoes for pro hockey”?

The answer ICESKATES contains 9 letters.

Was “Shoes for pro hockey” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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