“Pasta suffix”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pasta suffix”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 13, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 3
First letter I
Last letter I
I ? I

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

I N I

The answer to “Pasta suffix” is INI

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Feb 13, 2026

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 I starts with

The clue “Pasta suffix” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 13, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is INI — a 3-letter word that begins with I and ends with I.

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 “Pasta suffix”

What is the answer to “Pasta suffix” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is INI — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, February 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pasta suffix”?

The answer INI contains 3 letters.

Was “Pasta suffix” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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