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“Hamilton rhyme for Burr”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hamilton rhyme for Burr”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, September 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter S
Last letter R
S ? R

A 3-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S I R

The answer to “Hamilton rhyme for Burr” is SIR

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Sep 20, 2025

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 S starts with

The clue “Hamilton rhyme for Burr” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, September 20, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SIR — a 3-letter word that begins with S 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 “Hamilton rhyme for Burr”

What is the answer to “Hamilton rhyme for Burr” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SIR — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Hamilton rhyme for Burr”?

The answer SIR contains 3 letters.

Was “Hamilton rhyme for Burr” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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