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“Negative debate side”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Negative debate side”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 28, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter C
Last letter N
C ? N

A 3-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

C O N

The answer to “Negative debate side” is CON

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Apr 28, 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 C starts with

The clue “Negative debate side” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CON — a 3-letter word that begins with C and ends with N.

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.

Other clues with the answer CON

CON has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Negative debate side”

What is the answer to “Negative debate side” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CON — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Negative debate side”?

The answer CON contains 3 letters.

Was “Negative debate side” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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