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“Source of shade”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Source of shade”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter M
E ? M

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E L M

The answer to “Source of shade” is ELM

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Mar 16, 2025

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 E starts with

The clue “Source of shade” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 16, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ELM — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with M.

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 ELM

ELM has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Stately shade source” Jun 21, 2026 “Shade tree” May 20, 2026 “City street often near Oak” Mar 31, 2026 “Tall shade source” Mar 29, 2026 “Shade tree” Jan 14, 2026 “Street often near Pine” Dec 29, 2025 “Street often near Maple” Dec 4, 2025 “Boatwright's raw material” Nov 8, 2025 “Oak cousin” Oct 1, 2025 “Sturdy tree” Aug 10, 2025 “Street often close to Oak” Jun 4, 2025 “Timber source” Apr 11, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Source of shade”

What is the answer to “Source of shade” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ELM — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Source of shade”?

The answer ELM contains 3 letters.

Was “Source of shade” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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