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“Software repairs”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Software repairs”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, October 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter D
Last letter S
D ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 10-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

D E B U G G I N G S

The answer to “Software repairs” is DEBUGGINGS

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Oct 17, 2025

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 10 positions
Vowels 3 30% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Software repairs” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 17, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is DEBUGGINGS — a 10-letter word that begins with D and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 7 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 “Software repairs”

What is the answer to “Software repairs” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DEBUGGINGS — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, October 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Software repairs”?

The answer DEBUGGINGS contains 10 letters.

Was “Software repairs” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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