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“Break some ground”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Break some ground”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, July 31, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter H
Last letter E
H ? E

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

H O E

The answer to “Break some ground” is HOE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jul 31, 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 H starts with

The clue “Break some ground” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 31, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is HOE — a 3-letter word that begins with H 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 “Break some ground”

What is the answer to “Break some ground” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HOE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Break some ground”?

The answer HOE contains 3 letters.

Was “Break some ground” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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