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“Bit of resistance”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bit of resistance”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter O
Last letter M
O ? M

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

O H M

The answer to “Bit of resistance” is OHM

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published May 29, 2026

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 O starts with

The clue “Bit of resistance” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OHM — a 3-letter word that begins with O and ends with M.

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 “Bit of resistance”

What is the answer to “Bit of resistance” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OHM — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, May 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Bit of resistance”?

The answer OHM contains 3 letters.

Was “Bit of resistance” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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