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“Friday the 3rd?”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Friday the 3rd?”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 3, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter L
Last letter I
L ? ? ? I

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

L O N G I

The answer to “Friday the 3rd?” is LONGI

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Oct 3, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Friday the 3rd?” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 3, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LONGI — a 5-letter word that begins with L and ends with I.

This answer contains 2 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 “Friday the 3rd?”

What is the answer to “Friday the 3rd?” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LONGI — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Friday the 3rd?”?

The answer LONGI contains 5 letters.

Was “Friday the 3rd?” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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