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“'70s day-care subject”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “'70s day-care subject”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, April 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter X
Last letter R
X ? R

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

X E R

The answer to “'70s day-care subject” is XER

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Apr 4, 2025

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 X starts with

The clue “'70s day-care subject” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, April 4, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is XER — a 3-letter word that begins with X and ends with R.

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 “'70s day-care subject”

What is the answer to “'70s day-care subject” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is XER — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, April 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “'70s day-care subject”?

The answer XER contains 3 letters.

Was “'70s day-care subject” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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