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“Airer of NFL and NBA games”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Airer of NFL and NBA games”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, March 3, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter N
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A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

E S P N

The answer to “Airer of NFL and NBA games” is ESPN

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Mar 3, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Airer of NFL and NBA games” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ESPN — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with N.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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 “Airer of NFL and NBA games”

What is the answer to “Airer of NFL and NBA games” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ESPN — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Airer of NFL and NBA games”?

The answer ESPN contains 4 letters.

Was “Airer of NFL and NBA games” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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