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“Part of the UK”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Part of the UK”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, July 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter G
E ? G

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

E N G

The answer to “Part of the UK” is ENG

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jul 16, 2026

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 E starts with

The clue “Part of the UK” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ENG — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with G.

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 “Part of the UK”

What is the answer to “Part of the UK” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ENG — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Part of the UK”?

The answer ENG contains 3 letters.

Was “Part of the UK” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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