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“Rhymed tribute”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Rhymed tribute”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter O
Last letter E
O ? E

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

O D E

The answer to “Rhymed tribute” is ODE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Feb 8, 2026

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 O starts with

The clue “Rhymed tribute” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ODE — a 3-letter word that begins with O 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 ODE

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Frequently asked questions about “Rhymed tribute”

What is the answer to “Rhymed tribute” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ODE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Rhymed tribute”?

The answer ODE contains 3 letters.

Was “Rhymed tribute” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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