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“Approval metaphor”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Approval metaphor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, November 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter N
Last letter D
N ? D

A 3-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

N O D

The answer to “Approval metaphor” is NOD

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Nov 22, 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 “Approval metaphor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, November 22, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is NOD — 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.

Other clues with the answer NOD

NOD has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Approval metaphor”

What is the answer to “Approval metaphor” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NOD — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Approval metaphor”?

The answer NOD contains 3 letters.

Was “Approval metaphor” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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