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“Pal of Pooh”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pal of Pooh”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter R
Last letter O
R ? O

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

R O O

The answer to “Pal of Pooh” is ROO

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Apr 17, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Pal of Pooh” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 17, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ROO — a 3-letter word that begins with R and ends with O.

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 “Pal of Pooh”

What is the answer to “Pal of Pooh” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ROO — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Pal of Pooh”?

The answer ROO contains 3 letters.

Was “Pal of Pooh” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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