Crossword clue

“Becomes obsolescent, in a way”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
RUSTS
Letters5
Starts withR
Ends withS
Vowels1

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The clue “Becomes obsolescent, in a way” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 23, 2025 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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What is the answer to the “Becomes obsolescent, in a way” clue?+

The answer is RUSTS (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 23, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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