What is the answer to "Close contest" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Close contest" is HORSERACE (9 letters).

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Close contest Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 23, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

HORSERACE

9 letters · Down · last seen October 23, 2026

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