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“Sambadrome locale”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sambadrome locale”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, July 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter R
Last letter O
R ? O

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

R I O

The answer to “Sambadrome locale” is RIO

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jul 16, 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 R starts with

The clue “Sambadrome locale” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RIO — a 3-letter word that begins with R and ends with O.

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 RIO

RIO has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“__ de Janeiro” Jun 15, 2026 “Carnaval city” Apr 5, 2026 “__ de Janeiro” Feb 1, 2026 “River of Argentina” Jan 22, 2026 “River, in Spain” Jan 3, 2026 “Big city for futebol” Dec 11, 2025 “Sambadrome's city” Nov 20, 2025 “__ de Janeiro, Brazil” Nov 19, 2025 “__ de Janeiro” Oct 20, 2025 “Vegas casino with a Carnival theme” Oct 9, 2025 “Brazil's former capital” Sep 14, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Sambadrome locale”

What is the answer to “Sambadrome locale” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RIO — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sambadrome locale”?

The answer RIO contains 3 letters.

Was “Sambadrome locale” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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