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“Novelist Grafton”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Novelist Grafton”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter S
Last letter E
S ? E

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S U E

The answer to “Novelist Grafton” is SUE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Feb 5, 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 S starts with

The clue “Novelist Grafton” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SUE — a 3-letter word that begins with S and ends with E.

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 “Novelist Grafton”

What is the answer to “Novelist Grafton” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SUE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Novelist Grafton”?

The answer SUE contains 3 letters.

Was “Novelist Grafton” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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