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“Take the wheel”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Take the wheel”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

S T E E R

The answer to “Take the wheel” is STEER

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jun 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Take the wheel” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is STEER — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

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 STEER

STEER has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Take turns” Apr 30, 2026 “Direct an auto” Oct 13, 2025 “One home on the range” Mar 7, 2025 “Guide a vehicle” Jan 6, 2025 “Heads for drivers” Jan 4, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Take the wheel”

What is the answer to “Take the wheel” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is STEER — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Take the wheel”?

The answer STEER contains 5 letters.

Was “Take the wheel” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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