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“Familia member”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Familia member”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, December 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter O
T ? O

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

T I O

The answer to “Familia member” is TIO

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Dec 5, 2025

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 “Familia member” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, December 5, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TIO — a 3-letter word that begins with T and ends with O.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Familia member”

What is the answer to “Familia member” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TIO — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, December 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Familia member”?

The answer TIO contains 3 letters.

Was “Familia member” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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