“Golf standard”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Golf standard”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 14, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Golf standard” is PAR
Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Golf standard” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PAR — a 3-letter word that begins with P and ends with R.
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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What is the answer to “Golf standard” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is PAR — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Golf standard”?
The answer PAR contains 3 letters.
Was “Golf standard” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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