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“Fox __”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fox __”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter C
Last letter B
C ? B

A 3-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

C U B

The answer to “Fox __” is CUB

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jan 24, 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 “Fox __” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CUB — a 3-letter word that begins with C and ends with B.

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 “Fox __”

What is the answer to “Fox __” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CUB — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fox __”?

The answer CUB contains 3 letters.

Was “Fox __” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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