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“Root for a fall”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Root for a fall”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, June 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter Y
Last letter M
Y ? M

A 3-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

Y A M

The answer to “Root for a fall” is YAM

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jun 20, 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 Y starts with

The clue “Root for a fall” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, June 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is YAM — a 3-letter word that begins with Y and ends with M.

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 “Root for a fall”

What is the answer to “Root for a fall” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is YAM — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Root for a fall”?

The answer YAM contains 3 letters.

Was “Root for a fall” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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