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“Where a driver takes a break”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Where a driver takes a break”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, October 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter R
Last letter P
R ? ? ? ? ? ? P

A 8-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

R E S T S T O P

The answer to “Where a driver takes a break” is RESTSTOP

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Oct 26, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 8 positions
Vowels 2 25% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Where a driver takes a break” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RESTSTOP — a 8-letter word that begins with R and ends with P.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 6 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 “Where a driver takes a break”

What is the answer to “Where a driver takes a break” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RESTSTOP — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, October 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Where a driver takes a break”?

The answer RESTSTOP contains 8 letters.

Was “Where a driver takes a break” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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