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“Second of two turns”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Second of two turns”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, March 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter Z
Last letter G
Z ? G

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

Z A G

The answer to “Second of two turns” is ZAG

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Mar 26, 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 Z starts with

The clue “Second of two turns” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, March 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ZAG — a 3-letter word that begins with Z and ends with G.

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 “Second of two turns”

What is the answer to “Second of two turns” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ZAG — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Second of two turns”?

The answer ZAG contains 3 letters.

Was “Second of two turns” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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