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“"Borne hither, __ all eludes me": Whitman”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"Borne hither, __ all eludes me": Whitman”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 4, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? E

A 3-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E R E

The answer to “"Borne hither, __ all eludes me": Whitman” is ERE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jul 4, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “"Borne hither, __ all eludes me": Whitman” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ERE — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

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 “"Borne hither, __ all eludes me": Whitman”

What is the answer to “"Borne hither, __ all eludes me": Whitman” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ERE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Borne hither, __ all eludes me": Whitman”?

The answer ERE contains 3 letters.

Was “"Borne hither, __ all eludes me": Whitman” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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