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“Comics barking sound”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Comics barking sound”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 2, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter F
A ? F

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A R F

The answer to “Comics barking sound” is ARF

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jul 2, 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 A starts with

The clue “Comics barking sound” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ARF — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with F.

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 ARF

ARF has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Comics barking sound”

What is the answer to “Comics barking sound” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ARF — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Comics barking sound”?

The answer ARF contains 3 letters.

Was “Comics barking sound” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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