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“Hill-building bug”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hill-building bug”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter T
A ? T

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A N T

The answer to “Hill-building bug” is ANT

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published May 24, 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 “Hill-building bug” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ANT — 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.

Other clues with the answer ANT

ANT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Hill-building bug”

What is the answer to “Hill-building bug” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ANT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Hill-building bug”?

The answer ANT contains 3 letters.

Was “Hill-building bug” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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