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“Less than perfect”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Less than perfect”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter O
Last letter F
O ? F

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

O F F

The answer to “Less than perfect” is OFF

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Feb 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Less than perfect” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is OFF — a 3-letter word that begins with O and ends with F.

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 OFF

OFF has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Less than perfect”

What is the answer to “Less than perfect” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OFF — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, February 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Less than perfect”?

The answer OFF contains 3 letters.

Was “Less than perfect” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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