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“Swift-moving part of a river”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Swift-moving part of a river”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 3, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter R
Last letter S
R ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

R A P I D S

The answer to “Swift-moving part of a river” is RAPIDS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jun 3, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Swift-moving part of a river” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is RAPIDS — a 6-letter word that begins with R and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Swift-moving part of a river”

What is the answer to “Swift-moving part of a river” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RAPIDS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Swift-moving part of a river”?

The answer RAPIDS contains 6 letters.

Was “Swift-moving part of a river” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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