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“Major hoops org.”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Major hoops org.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, March 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter N
Last letter A
N ? A

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

N B A

The answer to “Major hoops org.” is NBA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Mar 5, 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 N starts with

The clue “Major hoops org.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is NBA — a 3-letter word that begins with N and ends with A.

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 “Major hoops org.”

What is the answer to “Major hoops org.” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NBA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Major hoops org.”?

The answer NBA contains 3 letters.

Was “Major hoops org.” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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