“Hostile opponent”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hostile opponent”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 30, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Hostile opponent” is FOE
Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Hostile opponent” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 30, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is FOE — a 3-letter word that begins with F and ends with E.
This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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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Sunday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Hostile opponent”
What is the answer to “Hostile opponent” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is FOE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Hostile opponent”?
The answer FOE contains 3 letters.
Was “Hostile opponent” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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