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“Drop back”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Drop back”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, October 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter B
E ? B

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

E B B

The answer to “Drop back” is EBB

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Oct 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Drop back” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 24, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EBB — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with B.

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 EBB

EBB has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Drop back”

What is the answer to “Drop back” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EBB — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, October 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Drop back”?

The answer EBB contains 3 letters.

Was “Drop back” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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