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“Initials of the longest answers' words”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Initials of the longest answers' words”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter P
Last letter O
P ? O

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

P R O

The answer to “Initials of the longest answers' words” is PRO

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Apr 24, 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 “Initials of the longest answers' words” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 24, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is PRO — a 3-letter word that begins with P and ends with O.

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 “Initials of the longest answers' words”

What is the answer to “Initials of the longest answers' words” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PRO — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Initials of the longest answers' words”?

The answer PRO contains 3 letters.

Was “Initials of the longest answers' words” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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