“Defeat soundly”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
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 December 18, 2025 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with P, 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 TROMP (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of December 18, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on December 18, 2025.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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