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“Air hero”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Air hero”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? E

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A C E

The answer to “Air hero” is ACE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Oct 15, 2026

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 A starts with

The clue “Air hero” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ACE — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

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 ACE

ACE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Air hero”

What is the answer to “Air hero” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ACE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Air hero”?

The answer ACE contains 3 letters.

Was “Air hero” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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