“Notable span”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Notable span”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 27, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter A
E ? A

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

E R A

The answer to “Notable span” is ERA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Feb 27, 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 E starts with

The clue “Notable span” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ERA — a 3-letter word that begins with E 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 “Notable span”

What is the answer to “Notable span” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ERA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, February 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Notable span”?

The answer ERA contains 3 letters.

Was “Notable span” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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