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“Dandy of a dude”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Dandy of a dude”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, June 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter F
Last letter P
F ? P

A 3-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

F O P

The answer to “Dandy of a dude” is FOP

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jun 6, 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 F starts with

The clue “Dandy of a dude” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, June 6, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is FOP — a 3-letter word that begins with F and ends with P.

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 FOP

FOP has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Dandy of a dude”

What is the answer to “Dandy of a dude” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FOP — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Dandy of a dude”?

The answer FOP contains 3 letters.

Was “Dandy of a dude” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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