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“Azure expanse”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Azure expanse”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter S
Last letter Y
S ? Y

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S K Y

The answer to “Azure expanse” is SKY

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Feb 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 0 0% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Azure expanse” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SKY — a 3-letter word that begins with S and ends with Y.

This answer contains 0 vowels 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 “Azure expanse”

What is the answer to “Azure expanse” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SKY — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Azure expanse”?

The answer SKY contains 3 letters.

Was “Azure expanse” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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