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“"Poison" climbing plant”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"Poison" climbing plant”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, May 27, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter I
Last letter Y
I ? Y

A 3-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

I V Y

The answer to “"Poison" climbing plant” is IVY

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published May 27, 2025

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 I starts with

The clue “"Poison" climbing plant” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is IVY — a 3-letter word that begins with I and ends with Y.

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 “"Poison" climbing plant”

What is the answer to “"Poison" climbing plant” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IVY — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “"Poison" climbing plant”?

The answer IVY contains 3 letters.

Was “"Poison" climbing plant” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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