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“__ Faire (role-playing place)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ Faire (role-playing place)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter R
Last letter N
R ? N

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

R E N

The answer to “__ Faire (role-playing place)” is REN

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jan 16, 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 R starts with

The clue “__ Faire (role-playing place)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is REN — a 3-letter word that begins with R and ends with N.

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 REN

REN has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “__ Faire (role-playing place)”

What is the answer to “__ Faire (role-playing place)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is REN — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, January 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “__ Faire (role-playing place)”?

The answer REN contains 3 letters.

Was “__ Faire (role-playing place)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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