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“Pub designation”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pub designation”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter I
Last letter A
I ? A

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

I P A

The answer to “Pub designation” is IPA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Sep 14, 2025

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 I starts with

The clue “Pub designation” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 14, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is IPA — a 3-letter word that begins with I 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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Frequently asked questions about “Pub designation”

What is the answer to “Pub designation” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IPA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Pub designation”?

The answer IPA contains 3 letters.

Was “Pub designation” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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