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“Local wagering center: Abbr.”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Local wagering center: Abbr.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, September 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter O
Last letter B
O ? B

A 3-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

O T B

The answer to “Local wagering center: Abbr.” is OTB

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Sep 22, 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 O starts with

The clue “Local wagering center: Abbr.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, September 22, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is OTB — a 3-letter word that begins with O and ends with B.

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 OTB

OTB has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Local wagering center: Abbr.”

What is the answer to “Local wagering center: Abbr.” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OTB — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, September 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Local wagering center: Abbr.”?

The answer OTB contains 3 letters.

Was “Local wagering center: Abbr.” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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