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“Alternative to Eddie”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Alternative to Eddie”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, April 18, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter N
Last letter D
N ? D

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

N E D

The answer to “Alternative to Eddie” is NED

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Apr 18, 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 N starts with

The clue “Alternative to Eddie” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, April 18, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is NED — a 3-letter word that begins with N and ends with D.

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 “Alternative to Eddie”

What is the answer to “Alternative to Eddie” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NED — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, April 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Alternative to Eddie”?

The answer NED contains 3 letters.

Was “Alternative to Eddie” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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