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“Inedible cherry bit”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Inedible cherry bit”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, August 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter P
Last letter T
P ? T

A 3-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

P I T

The answer to “Inedible cherry bit” is PIT

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Aug 12, 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 “Inedible cherry bit” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is PIT — 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 PIT

PIT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Inedible cherry bit”

What is the answer to “Inedible cherry bit” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PIT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Inedible cherry bit”?

The answer PIT contains 3 letters.

Was “Inedible cherry bit” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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