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“Root word”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Root word”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, July 10, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter O
Last letter E
O ? E

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

O L E

The answer to “Root word” is OLE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jul 10, 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 “Root word” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, July 10, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is OLE — 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 OLE

OLE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Root word”

What is the answer to “Root word” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OLE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, July 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Root word”?

The answer OLE contains 3 letters.

Was “Root word” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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