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“Ranch ranger”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Ranch ranger”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, September 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter H
Last letter N
H ? N

A 3-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

H E N

The answer to “Ranch ranger” is HEN

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Sep 20, 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 H starts with

The clue “Ranch ranger” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, September 20, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is HEN — a 3-letter word that begins with H and ends with N.

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.

Other clues with the answer HEN

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Frequently asked questions about “Ranch ranger”

What is the answer to “Ranch ranger” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HEN — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Ranch ranger”?

The answer HEN contains 3 letters.

Was “Ranch ranger” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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