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“Long-term investment”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Long-term investment”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, September 18, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter I
Last letter A
I ? A

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

I R A

The answer to “Long-term investment” is IRA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Sep 18, 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 I starts with

The clue “Long-term investment” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, September 18, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is IRA — a 3-letter word that begins with I and ends with A.

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.

Other clues with the answer IRA

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Frequently asked questions about “Long-term investment”

What is the answer to “Long-term investment” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IRA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Long-term investment”?

The answer IRA contains 3 letters.

Was “Long-term investment” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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