“Stretchy loop around paper”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Stretchy loop around paper”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, May 25, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 10
First letter R
Last letter D
R ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 10-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

R U B B E R B A N D

The answer to “Stretchy loop around paper” is RUBBERBAND

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published May 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

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

The clue “Stretchy loop around paper” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RUBBERBAND — a 10-letter word that begins with R and ends with D.

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 “Stretchy loop around paper”

What is the answer to “Stretchy loop around paper” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RUBBERBAND — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, May 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Stretchy loop around paper”?

The answer RUBBERBAND contains 10 letters.

Was “Stretchy loop around paper” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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