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“Short-lived craze”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Short-lived craze”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter F
Last letter D
F ? D

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

F A D

The answer to “Short-lived craze” is FAD

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published May 24, 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 F starts with

The clue “Short-lived craze” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is FAD — a 3-letter word that begins with F and ends with D.

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 FAD

FAD has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Baggy jeans, in the 2020s” Jan 30, 2026 “Passing craze” Dec 23, 2025 “Fleeting trend” Sep 28, 2025 “Short-lived fashion” Feb 11, 2025 “Brief craze” Jan 13, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Short-lived craze”

What is the answer to “Short-lived craze” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FAD — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Short-lived craze”?

The answer FAD contains 3 letters.

Was “Short-lived craze” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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