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“Long time, for short”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Long time, for short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, June 19, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter Y
Last letter S
Y ? S

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

Y R S

The answer to “Long time, for short” is YRS

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jun 19, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 0 0% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter Y starts with

The clue “Long time, for short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, June 19, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is YRS — a 3-letter word that begins with Y and ends with S.

This answer contains 0 vowels and 3 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 “Long time, for short”

What is the answer to “Long time, for short” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is YRS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, June 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Long time, for short”?

The answer YRS contains 3 letters.

Was “Long time, for short” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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