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“Green-egg layer”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Green-egg layer”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter U
E ? U

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

E M U

The answer to “Green-egg layer” is EMU

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jun 11, 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 E starts with

The clue “Green-egg layer” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is EMU — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with U.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Green-egg layer”

What is the answer to “Green-egg layer” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EMU — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Green-egg layer”?

The answer EMU contains 3 letters.

Was “Green-egg layer” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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