“Olive of animation”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Olive of animation”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, August 13, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Olive of animation” is OYL
Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Olive of animation” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, August 13, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OYL — a 3-letter word that begins with O and ends with L.
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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Thursday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Olive of animation”
What is the answer to “Olive of animation” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is OYL — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Olive of animation”?
The answer OYL contains 3 letters.
Was “Olive of animation” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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