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“CBS prime-time franchise”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “CBS prime-time franchise”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 30, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter C
Last letter I
C ? I

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

C S I

The answer to “CBS prime-time franchise” is CSI

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Aug 30, 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 C starts with

The clue “CBS prime-time franchise” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 30, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CSI — a 3-letter word that begins with C and ends with I.

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.

Other clues with the answer CSI

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Frequently asked questions about “CBS prime-time franchise”

What is the answer to “CBS prime-time franchise” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CSI — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “CBS prime-time franchise”?

The answer CSI contains 3 letters.

Was “CBS prime-time franchise” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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