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“Roof topper”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Roof topper”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 30, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter R
T ? R

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

T A R

The answer to “Roof topper” is TAR

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Apr 30, 2026

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 T starts with

The clue “Roof topper” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 30, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TAR — a 3-letter word that begins with T and ends with R.

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 TAR

TAR has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Driveway material” Jun 23, 2026 “Organic sealant” Mar 20, 2026 “Roof material” Nov 16, 2025 “Pine product” Nov 1, 2025 “Organic sealant” Jul 11, 2025 “Pothole filler” May 2, 2025 “Organic sealant” Jan 31, 2025 “Essence of much road work” Jan 4, 2025

More clues from the April 30, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Roof topper”

What is the answer to “Roof topper” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TAR — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Roof topper”?

The answer TAR contains 3 letters.

Was “Roof topper” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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