“Number of years in a decade”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Number of years in a decade”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, January 6, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter N
T ? N

A 3-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

T E N

The answer to “Number of years in a decade” is TEN

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jan 6, 2025

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 T starts with

The clue “Number of years in a decade” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, January 6, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TEN — a 3-letter word that begins with T 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Number of years in a decade”

What is the answer to “Number of years in a decade” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TEN — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, January 6, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Number of years in a decade”?

The answer TEN contains 3 letters.

Was “Number of years in a decade” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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