Crossword clue
“Defeat decisively”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
WHOMPLetters5
Starts withW
Ends withP
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| WHOMP | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| TROMP | 5 | 1 of 2 |
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About this clue
The clue “Defeat decisively” ran in the Newsday Crossword on October 19, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with W 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 decisively” clue?+
The answer is WHOMP (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of October 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on October 19, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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