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“Scientist's research room”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Scientist's research room”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter L
Last letter B
L ? B

A 3-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

L A B

The answer to “Scientist's research room” is LAB

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Feb 16, 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 L starts with

The clue “Scientist's research room” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LAB — a 3-letter word that begins with L and ends with B.

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 LAB

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Frequently asked questions about “Scientist's research room”

What is the answer to “Scientist's research room” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LAB — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, February 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Scientist's research room”?

The answer LAB contains 3 letters.

Was “Scientist's research room” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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