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“Former Russian state: Abbr.”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Former Russian state: Abbr.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, November 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter S
Last letter R
S ? R

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

S S R

The answer to “Former Russian state: Abbr.” is SSR

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Nov 1, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 0 0% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Former Russian state: Abbr.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, November 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SSR — a 3-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

This answer contains 0 vowels and 3 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 “Former Russian state: Abbr.”

What is the answer to “Former Russian state: Abbr.” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SSR — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Former Russian state: Abbr.”?

The answer SSR contains 3 letters.

Was “Former Russian state: Abbr.” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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