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“__-Puf fabric softener”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__-Puf fabric softener”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, August 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter S
Last letter A
S ? A

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S T A

The answer to “__-Puf fabric softener” is STA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Aug 28, 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 S starts with

The clue “__-Puf fabric softener” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, August 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is STA — a 3-letter word that begins with S and ends with A.

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 “__-Puf fabric softener”

What is the answer to “__-Puf fabric softener” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is STA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “__-Puf fabric softener”?

The answer STA contains 3 letters.

Was “__-Puf fabric softener” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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