What is the answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Competing teams" from February 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Competing teams”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SIDES

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

Newsday Crossword
Feb 16, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Competing teams” ran in the Newsday Crossword on February 16, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Competing teams” clue?+

The answer is SIDES (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of February 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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