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“El __ (Spanish hero)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “El __ (Spanish hero)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter C
Last letter D
C ? D

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

C I D

The answer to “El __ (Spanish hero)” is CID

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Apr 24, 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 C starts with

The clue “El __ (Spanish hero)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 24, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is CID — a 3-letter word that begins with C and ends with D.

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.

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More clues from the April 24, 2025 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “El __ (Spanish hero)”

What is the answer to “El __ (Spanish hero)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CID — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “El __ (Spanish hero)”?

The answer CID contains 3 letters.

Was “El __ (Spanish hero)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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