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“Santa suit component”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Santa suit component”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter H
Last letter T
H ? T

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

H A T

The answer to “Santa suit component” is HAT

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Mar 1, 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 H starts with

The clue “Santa suit component” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is HAT — a 3-letter word that begins with H and ends with T.

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 HAT

HAT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Shade source” Jun 18, 2026 “Hair piece” May 16, 2026 “Sombrero, for example” Mar 25, 2026 “Part of a Sherlock costume” Mar 12, 2026 “Word after sun or rain” Sep 25, 2025 “Top with a crown” Sep 13, 2025 “Beret or beanie” Jul 8, 2025 “Topper” May 29, 2025 “Magician's traditional prop” Apr 16, 2025 “Derby or beret” Mar 10, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Santa suit component”

What is the answer to “Santa suit component” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HAT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Santa suit component”?

The answer HAT contains 3 letters.

Was “Santa suit component” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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