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“"Earl Grey" beverage”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"Earl Grey" beverage”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, September 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter A
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A 3-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

T E A

The answer to “"Earl Grey" beverage” is TEA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Sep 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “"Earl Grey" beverage” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TEA — a 3-letter word that begins with T and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 TEA

TEA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“High __” Sep 12, 2026 “It's often steeped” Sep 11, 2026 “What many caddies hold” Aug 7, 2026 “Sri Lanka export” Jul 24, 2026 “Earl Grey, for instance” Jun 24, 2026 “Coffee alternative” Jun 17, 2026 “Serving from samovars” Jun 14, 2026 “Colorant for faux-antique paper” Jun 13, 2026 “Brew from a kettle” Jun 9, 2026 “Beverage brewed in bags” Jun 3, 2026 “What caddies hold” May 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions about “"Earl Grey" beverage”

What is the answer to “"Earl Grey" beverage” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TEA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Earl Grey" beverage”?

The answer TEA contains 3 letters.

Was “"Earl Grey" beverage” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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