“Takes after slips”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Takes after slips”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, May 2, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

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

A 5-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

R E D O S

The answer to “Takes after slips” is REDOS

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published May 2, 2026

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 after slips” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, May 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is REDOS — 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Takes after slips”

What is the answer to “Takes after slips” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is REDOS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Takes after slips”?

The answer REDOS contains 5 letters.

Was “Takes after slips” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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