“Gooey patching stuff”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Gooey patching stuff”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 13, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter R
T ? R

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

T A R

The answer to “Gooey patching stuff” is TAR

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Sep 13, 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 T starts with

The clue “Gooey patching stuff” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 13, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TAR — a 3-letter word that begins with T 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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Frequently asked questions about “Gooey patching stuff”

What is the answer to “Gooey patching stuff” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TAR — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Gooey patching stuff”?

The answer TAR contains 3 letters.

Was “Gooey patching stuff” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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