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“Eminem mentor, for short”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Eminem mentor, for short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter D
Last letter E
D ? E

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

D R E

The answer to “Eminem mentor, for short” is DRE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Feb 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 D starts with

The clue “Eminem mentor, for short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DRE — a 3-letter word that begins with D and ends with E.

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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Frequently asked questions about “Eminem mentor, for short”

What is the answer to “Eminem mentor, for short” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DRE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, February 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Eminem mentor, for short”?

The answer DRE contains 3 letters.

Was “Eminem mentor, for short” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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