Crossword clue
“Defeat soundly”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 3 times
CRUSHLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withH
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| TROMP | 5 | 2 of 3 |
| CRUSH | 5 | 1 of 3 |
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About this clue
The clue “Defeat soundly” ran in the Newsday Crossword on March 1, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Defeat soundly” clue?+
The answer is CRUSH (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of March 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on March 1, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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