Crossword clue

“Hits the road”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersSeen 2 times
GOESAWAY
Letters8
Starts withG
Ends withY
Vowels4

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
GOESAWAY81 of 2
LEAVESTOWN101 of 2

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About this clue

The clue “Hits the road” ran in the Newsday Crossword on January 18, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with G and ends with Y, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hits the road” clue?+

The answer is GOESAWAY (8 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of January 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on January 18, 2026.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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