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“Track race with batons”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Track race with batons”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter R
Last letter Y
R ? ? ? Y

A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

R E L A Y

The answer to “Track race with batons” is RELAY

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jan 15, 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 “Track race with batons” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is RELAY — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with Y.

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 “Track race with batons”

What is the answer to “Track race with batons” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RELAY — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Track race with batons”?

The answer RELAY contains 5 letters.

Was “Track race with batons” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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