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“Little prankster”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Little prankster”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter F
E ? F

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E L F

The answer to “Little prankster” is ELF

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jan 19, 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 E starts with

The clue “Little prankster” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 19, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ELF — a 3-letter word that begins with E 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Little prankster”

What is the answer to “Little prankster” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ELF — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Little prankster”?

The answer ELF contains 3 letters.

Was “Little prankster” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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