Crossword clue

“Shoelace substitute”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
VELCRO
Letters6
Starts withV
Ends withO
Vowels2

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The clue “Shoelace substitute” ran in the Newsday Crossword on October 28, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with V and ends with O.

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What is the answer to the “Shoelace substitute” clue?+

The answer is VELCRO (6 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of October 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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