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“Ostrich kin”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Ostrich kin”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, December 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter U
E ? U

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E M U

The answer to “Ostrich kin” is EMU

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Dec 28, 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 E starts with

The clue “Ostrich kin” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is EMU — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with U.

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 “Ostrich kin”

What is the answer to “Ostrich kin” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EMU — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Ostrich kin”?

The answer EMU contains 3 letters.

Was “Ostrich kin” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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