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“Hardly __ (very few)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hardly __ (very few)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter Y
A ? Y

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A N Y

The answer to “Hardly __ (very few)” is ANY

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Apr 16, 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 A starts with

The clue “Hardly __ (very few)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ANY — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with Y.

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 “Hardly __ (very few)”

What is the answer to “Hardly __ (very few)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ANY — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Hardly __ (very few)”?

The answer ANY contains 3 letters.

Was “Hardly __ (very few)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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