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“Hammer away at”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hammer away at”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, June 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter R
Last letter P
R ? P

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

R A P

The answer to “Hammer away at” is RAP

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jun 26, 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 R starts with

The clue “Hammer away at” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is RAP — a 3-letter word that begins with R and ends with P.

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 “Hammer away at”

What is the answer to “Hammer away at” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RAP — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, June 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Hammer away at”?

The answer RAP contains 3 letters.

Was “Hammer away at” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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