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“Hgt. above sea level”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hgt. above sea level”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, September 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter T
A ? T

A 3-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A L T

The answer to “Hgt. above sea level” is ALT

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Sep 8, 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 A starts with

The clue “Hgt. above sea level” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALT — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with T.

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 “Hgt. above sea level”

What is the answer to “Hgt. above sea level” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Hgt. above sea level”?

The answer ALT contains 3 letters.

Was “Hgt. above sea level” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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