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“Pie __ mode”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pie __ mode”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, May 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter A
A ? A

A 3-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A L A

The answer to “Pie __ mode” is ALA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published May 5, 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 A starts with

The clue “Pie __ mode” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, May 5, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALA — a 3-letter word that begins with A 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.

Other clues with the answer ALA

ALA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Pie __ mode”

What is the answer to “Pie __ mode” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, May 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Pie __ mode”?

The answer ALA contains 3 letters.

Was “Pie __ mode” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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