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“Core muscle group”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Core muscle group”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, December 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? S

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A B S

The answer to “Core muscle group” is ABS

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Dec 12, 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 “Core muscle group” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, December 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ABS — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

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 ABS

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Frequently asked questions about “Core muscle group”

What is the answer to “Core muscle group” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ABS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, December 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Core muscle group”?

The answer ABS contains 3 letters.

Was “Core muscle group” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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