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“Mediterranean or Caribbean”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mediterranean or Caribbean”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter S
Last letter A
S ? A

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S E A

The answer to “Mediterranean or Caribbean” is SEA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Feb 11, 2026

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 S starts with

The clue “Mediterranean or Caribbean” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SEA — a 3-letter word that begins with S 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 “Mediterranean or Caribbean”

What is the answer to “Mediterranean or Caribbean” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SEA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Mediterranean or Caribbean”?

The answer SEA contains 3 letters.

Was “Mediterranean or Caribbean” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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