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“Preholiday time”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Preholiday time”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? E

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E V E

The answer to “Preholiday time” is EVE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Apr 29, 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 E starts with

The clue “Preholiday time” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EVE — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

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 EVE

EVE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Preholiday time”

What is the answer to “Preholiday time” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EVE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Preholiday time”?

The answer EVE contains 3 letters.

Was “Preholiday time” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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