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“National grocery franchise”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “National grocery franchise”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, October 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter I
Last letter A
I ? A

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

I G A

The answer to “National grocery franchise” is IGA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Oct 17, 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 I starts with

The clue “National grocery franchise” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 17, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is IGA — a 3-letter word that begins with I 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 “National grocery franchise”

What is the answer to “National grocery franchise” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IGA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, October 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “National grocery franchise”?

The answer IGA contains 3 letters.

Was “National grocery franchise” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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