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“Abbreviation before an alias”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Abbreviation before an alias”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, June 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter A
A ? A

A 3-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A K A

The answer to “Abbreviation before an alias” is AKA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jun 1, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

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

The clue “Abbreviation before an alias” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is AKA — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

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.

Other clues with the answer AKA

AKA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Nickname preceder, perhaps” Feb 12, 2026 “[or occasionally]” Jun 28, 2025 “Initials meaning "alias"” May 20, 2025 “Or alternative” Mar 8, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Abbreviation before an alias”

What is the answer to “Abbreviation before an alias” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AKA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, June 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Abbreviation before an alias”?

The answer AKA contains 3 letters.

Was “Abbreviation before an alias” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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