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“Speed contests”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Speed contests”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, January 6, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter R
Last letter S
R ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

R A C E S

The answer to “Speed contests” is RACES

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jan 6, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Speed contests” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, January 6, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is RACES — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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.

Other clues with the answer RACES

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Frequently asked questions about “Speed contests”

What is the answer to “Speed contests” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RACES — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, January 6, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Speed contests”?

The answer RACES contains 5 letters.

Was “Speed contests” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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