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“Golf pro Ernie”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Golf pro Ernie”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 28, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter S
E ? S

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E L S

The answer to “Golf pro Ernie” is ELS

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Oct 28, 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 E starts with

The clue “Golf pro Ernie” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ELS — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

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 “Golf pro Ernie”

What is the answer to “Golf pro Ernie” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ELS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Golf pro Ernie”?

The answer ELS contains 3 letters.

Was “Golf pro Ernie” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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