Segment of a relay race Crossword Clue

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Today is 30 January 2025 and we have the correct solution for the crossword clue "Segment of a relay race" listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue "Segment of a relay race" corresponds to the answer "LEG." Here's the explanation for why this clue leads to that specific answer:

• Relay Race: In a relay race, a team of runners passes a baton to one another in designated segments.
• Segment: Each part of the relay race where a runner runs a specified distance before handing off the baton is called a segment.
• Leg: The term commonly used for the part of a relay race that a single runner completes is known as a "leg." It signifies that runner's portion of the race before passing the baton to the next team member.

Therefore, when the clue mentions a "Segment of a relay race," the answer "LEG" perfectly fits as it accurately describes the specific part of a relay race where an individual runner participates before transferring the baton to the next runner.

Definition of "Leg"

each of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands

Example :

Adams broke his leg

he was off as fast as his legs would carry him

a leg injury

 The Crossword clue "Segment of a relay race" published 4 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Universal	30 January 2025	LEG
USA Today	28 March 2023	LEG
Crosswords With Friends	2 February 2022	LEG
Daily Celebrity	15 April 2019	Leg