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“Houseplant holder”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Houseplant holder”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, October 13, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter P
Last letter T
P ? T

A 3-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

P O T

The answer to “Houseplant holder” is POT

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Oct 13, 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 P starts with

The clue “Houseplant holder” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 13, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is POT — a 3-letter word that begins with P 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 POT

POT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Houseplant holder”

What is the answer to “Houseplant holder” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is POT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, October 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Houseplant holder”?

The answer POT contains 3 letters.

Was “Houseplant holder” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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