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“Significant period preceder”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Significant period preceder”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, May 10, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? E

A 3-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E V E

The answer to “Significant period preceder” is EVE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published May 10, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Significant period preceder” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, May 10, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EVE — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Significant period preceder”

What is the answer to “Significant period preceder” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EVE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Significant period preceder”?

The answer EVE contains 3 letters.

Was “Significant period preceder” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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