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“Chain letters”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Chain letters”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 10, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter R
Last letter A
R ? A

A 3-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

R N A

The answer to “Chain letters” is RNA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jan 10, 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 R starts with

The clue “Chain letters” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 10, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RNA — a 3-letter word that begins with R and ends with A.

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 “Chain letters”

What is the answer to “Chain letters” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RNA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Chain letters”?

The answer RNA contains 3 letters.

Was “Chain letters” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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