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“Film special FX”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Film special FX”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter C
Last letter I
C ? I

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

C G I

The answer to “Film special FX” is CGI

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Feb 26, 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 C starts with

The clue “Film special FX” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CGI — a 3-letter word that begins with C and ends with I.

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 CGI

CGI has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Film special FX”

What is the answer to “Film special FX” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CGI — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Film special FX”?

The answer CGI contains 3 letters.

Was “Film special FX” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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