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“Bring to bear”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bring to bear”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 27, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter U
Last letter E
U ? E

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

U S E

The answer to “Bring to bear” is USE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Feb 27, 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 U starts with

The clue “Bring to bear” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 27, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is USE — a 3-letter word that begins with U 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.

Other clues with the answer USE

USE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Bring to bear”

What is the answer to “Bring to bear” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is USE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Bring to bear”?

The answer USE contains 3 letters.

Was “Bring to bear” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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