Crossword clue
“Close contest”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
HORSERACELetters9
Starts withH
Ends withE
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Close contest” ran in the Newsday Crossword on October 23, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with H and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Close contest” clue?+
The answer is HORSERACE (9 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of October 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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