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“Mediterranean diet staple, for short”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mediterranean diet staple, for short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, October 3, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter V
Last letter O
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A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

V O O

The answer to “Mediterranean diet staple, for short” is VOO

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Oct 3, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter V starts with

The clue “Mediterranean diet staple, for short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 3, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is VOO — a 3-letter word that begins with V and ends with O.

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 “Mediterranean diet staple, for short”

What is the answer to “Mediterranean diet staple, for short” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is VOO — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, October 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Mediterranean diet staple, for short”?

The answer VOO contains 3 letters.

Was “Mediterranean diet staple, for short” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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