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“GI show sponsor”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “GI show sponsor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter U
Last letter O
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A 3-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

U S O

The answer to “GI show sponsor” is USO

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jan 20, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter U starts with

The clue “GI show sponsor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is USO — a 3-letter word that begins with U and ends with O.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 USO

USO has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Venerable morale booster” May 15, 2026 “GI show venue” Mar 18, 2026 “GI rec center” Nov 30, 2025 “Soldier supporter” Oct 24, 2025 “Operation Phone Home operator” May 3, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “GI show sponsor”

What is the answer to “GI show sponsor” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is USO — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “GI show sponsor”?

The answer USO contains 3 letters.

Was “GI show sponsor” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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