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“Great pitcher”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Great pitcher”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, October 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? E

A 3-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A C E

The answer to “Great pitcher” is ACE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Oct 5, 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 A starts with

The clue “Great pitcher” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ACE — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

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 ACE

ACE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Great pitcher”

What is the answer to “Great pitcher” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ACE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, October 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Great pitcher”?

The answer ACE contains 3 letters.

Was “Great pitcher” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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