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“Easter precursor”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Easter precursor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, June 19, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter N
Last letter R
N ? R

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

N O R

The answer to “Easter precursor” is NOR

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jun 19, 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 N starts with

The clue “Easter precursor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, June 19, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is NOR — a 3-letter word that begins with N and ends with R.

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 NOR

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Frequently asked questions about “Easter precursor”

What is the answer to “Easter precursor” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NOR — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, June 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Easter precursor”?

The answer NOR contains 3 letters.

Was “Easter precursor” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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