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“"__ Baba and the Forty Thieves"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"__ Baba and the Forty Thieves"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter I
A ? I

A 3-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A L I

The answer to “"__ Baba and the Forty Thieves"” is ALI

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Feb 17, 2025

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 “"__ Baba and the Forty Thieves"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 17, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALI — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with I.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “"__ Baba and the Forty Thieves"”

What is the answer to “"__ Baba and the Forty Thieves"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALI — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, February 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “"__ Baba and the Forty Thieves"”?

The answer ALI contains 3 letters.

Was “"__ Baba and the Forty Thieves"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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