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“37-Down tool”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “37-Down tool”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 21, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter O
Last letter R
O ? R

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

O A R

The answer to “37-Down tool” is OAR

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Feb 21, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “37-Down tool” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 21, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is OAR — a 3-letter word that begins with O and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “37-Down tool”

What is the answer to “37-Down tool” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OAR — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, February 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “37-Down tool”?

The answer OAR contains 3 letters.

Was “37-Down tool” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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