“Global lending org.”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Global lending org.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, July 17, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter I
Last letter F
I ? F

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

I M F

The answer to “Global lending org.” is IMF

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jul 17, 2025

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 I starts with

The clue “Global lending org.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 17, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is IMF — a 3-letter word that begins with I and ends with F.

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 “Global lending org.”

What is the answer to “Global lending org.” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IMF — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Global lending org.”?

The answer IMF contains 3 letters.

Was “Global lending org.” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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