“Major stretch”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Major stretch”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, March 13, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter A
E ? A

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

E R A

The answer to “Major stretch” is ERA

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Mar 13, 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 E starts with

The clue “Major stretch” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, March 13, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ERA — a 3-letter word that begins with E 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Major stretch”

What is the answer to “Major stretch” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ERA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Major stretch”?

The answer ERA contains 3 letters.

Was “Major stretch” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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