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“Hailed ride”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hailed ride”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, March 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter C
Last letter B
C ? B

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C A B

The answer to “Hailed ride” is CAB

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Mar 11, 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 C starts with

The clue “Hailed ride” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CAB — a 3-letter word that begins with C and ends with B.

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 “Hailed ride”

What is the answer to “Hailed ride” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CAB — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Hailed ride”?

The answer CAB contains 3 letters.

Was “Hailed ride” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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