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“Simpsons shopkeeper”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Simpsons shopkeeper”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter U
A ? U

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A P U

The answer to “Simpsons shopkeeper” is APU

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published May 8, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

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

The clue “Simpsons shopkeeper” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 8, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is APU — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with U.

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.

Other clues with the answer APU

APU has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Simpsons shopkeeper”

What is the answer to “Simpsons shopkeeper” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is APU — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Simpsons shopkeeper”?

The answer APU contains 3 letters.

Was “Simpsons shopkeeper” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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