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“City between LA and SF”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “City between LA and SF”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, July 3, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter S
Last letter O
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A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

S L O

The answer to “City between LA and SF” is SLO

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jul 3, 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 S starts with

The clue “City between LA and SF” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SLO — a 3-letter word that begins with S and ends with O.

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 “City between LA and SF”

What is the answer to “City between LA and SF” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SLO — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, July 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “City between LA and SF”?

The answer SLO contains 3 letters.

Was “City between LA and SF” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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