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“Subject to slamming”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Subject to slamming”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 3, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter B
Last letter E
B ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

B E R A T E

The answer to “Subject to slamming” is BERATE

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Oct 3, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Subject to slamming” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 3, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is BERATE — a 6-letter word that begins with B and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Subject to slamming”

What is the answer to “Subject to slamming” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BERATE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Subject to slamming”?

The answer BERATE contains 6 letters.

Was “Subject to slamming” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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