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“Set of safety wear: Abbr.”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Set of safety wear: Abbr.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 18, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter P
Last letter E
P ? E

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

P P E

The answer to “Set of safety wear: Abbr.” is PPE

Letters 3
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Published Jun 18, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Set of safety wear: Abbr.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is PPE — a 3-letter word that begins with P and ends with E.

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 “Set of safety wear: Abbr.”

What is the answer to “Set of safety wear: Abbr.” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PPE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Set of safety wear: Abbr.”?

The answer PPE contains 3 letters.

Was “Set of safety wear: Abbr.” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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