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“MLB or NBA attraction”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “MLB or NBA attraction”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter H
Last letter F
H ? F

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

H O F

The answer to “MLB or NBA attraction” is HOF

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Apr 16, 2026

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 H starts with

The clue “MLB or NBA attraction” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is HOF — a 3-letter word that begins with H and ends with F.

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 “MLB or NBA attraction”

What is the answer to “MLB or NBA attraction” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HOF — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “MLB or NBA attraction”?

The answer HOF contains 3 letters.

Was “MLB or NBA attraction” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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