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“Cherry seed”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Cherry seed”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 10, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter P
Last letter T
P ? T

A 3-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

P I T

The answer to “Cherry seed” is PIT

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Feb 10, 2025

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 P starts with

The clue “Cherry seed” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 10, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is PIT — a 3-letter word that begins with P and ends with T.

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 PIT

PIT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Cherry seed”

What is the answer to “Cherry seed” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PIT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, February 10, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Cherry seed”?

The answer PIT contains 3 letters.

Was “Cherry seed” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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