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“Certain turkey”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Certain turkey”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter M
T ? M

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

T O M

The answer to “Certain turkey” is TOM

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Feb 12, 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 T starts with

The clue “Certain turkey” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TOM — a 3-letter word that begins with T and ends with M.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Certain turkey”

What is the answer to “Certain turkey” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TOM — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Certain turkey”?

The answer TOM contains 3 letters.

Was “Certain turkey” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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