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“Common crime-show clue”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Common crime-show clue”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter D
Last letter A
D ? A

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

D N A

The answer to “Common crime-show clue” is DNA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Mar 29, 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 D starts with

The clue “Common crime-show clue” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DNA — a 3-letter word that begins with D 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 “Common crime-show clue”

What is the answer to “Common crime-show clue” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DNA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Common crime-show clue”?

The answer DNA contains 3 letters.

Was “Common crime-show clue” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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