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“Takes a train or bus”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Takes a train or bus”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, November 4, 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 Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

R I D E S

The answer to “Takes a train or bus” is RIDES

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Nov 4, 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 “Takes a train or bus” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is RIDES — 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 RIDES

RIDES has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Takes a train or bus”

What is the answer to “Takes a train or bus” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RIDES — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Takes a train or bus”?

The answer RIDES contains 5 letters.

Was “Takes a train or bus” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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