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“Bygone fast flier”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bygone fast flier”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter S
Last letter T
S ? T

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S S T

The answer to “Bygone fast flier” is SST

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Apr 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 0 0% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Bygone fast flier” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 24, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SST — a 3-letter word that begins with S and ends with T.

This answer contains 0 vowels and 3 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 “Bygone fast flier”

What is the answer to “Bygone fast flier” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SST — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Bygone fast flier”?

The answer SST contains 3 letters.

Was “Bygone fast flier” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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