“Fired up”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fired up”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, June 12, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 3
First letter L
Last letter T
L ? T

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

L I T

The answer to “Fired up” is LIT

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jun 12, 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 L starts with

The clue “Fired up” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LIT — a 3-letter word that begins with L and ends with T.

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 “Fired up”

What is the answer to “Fired up” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LIT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, June 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fired up”?

The answer LIT contains 3 letters.

Was “Fired up” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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