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“Once __ blue moon”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Once __ blue moon”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, May 13, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter I
Last letter A
I ? A

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

I N A

The answer to “Once __ blue moon” is INA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published May 13, 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 I starts with

The clue “Once __ blue moon” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is INA — a 3-letter word that begins with I 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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More clues from the May 13, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Once __ blue moon”

What is the answer to “Once __ blue moon” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is INA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Once __ blue moon”?

The answer INA contains 3 letters.

Was “Once __ blue moon” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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