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“It recognized LOL in 2011”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “It recognized LOL in 2011”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, June 21, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter O
Last letter D
O ? D

A 3-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

O E D

The answer to “It recognized LOL in 2011” is OED

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jun 21, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “It recognized LOL in 2011” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, June 21, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is OED — a 3-letter word that begins with O and ends with D.

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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Frequently asked questions about “It recognized LOL in 2011”

What is the answer to “It recognized LOL in 2011” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OED — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “It recognized LOL in 2011”?

The answer OED contains 3 letters.

Was “It recognized LOL in 2011” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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