“105-Down counterpart”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “105-Down counterpart”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, July 12, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 3
First letter D
Last letter T
D ? T

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

D O T

The answer to “105-Down counterpart” is DOT

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jul 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “105-Down counterpart” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DOT — a 3-letter word that begins with D and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “105-Down counterpart”

What is the answer to “105-Down counterpart” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DOT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “105-Down counterpart”?

The answer DOT contains 3 letters.

Was “105-Down counterpart” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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