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“Pekoe, for example”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pekoe, for example”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter A
T ? A

A 3-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

T E A

The answer to “Pekoe, for example” is TEA

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Feb 24, 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 T starts with

The clue “Pekoe, for example” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TEA — a 3-letter word that begins with T 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 February 24, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Pekoe, for example”

What is the answer to “Pekoe, for example” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TEA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pekoe, for example”?

The answer TEA contains 3 letters.

Was “Pekoe, for example” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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