Crossword clue
“Tried to slim down”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
DIETEDLetters6
Starts withD
Ends withD
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Tried to slim down” ran in the Newsday Crossword on April 19, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with D and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Tried to slim down” clue?+
The answer is DIETED (6 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of April 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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