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“Spanish aunt”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Spanish aunt”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 18, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter A
T ? A

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

T I A

The answer to “Spanish aunt” is TIA

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jun 18, 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 T starts with

The clue “Spanish aunt” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is TIA — a 3-letter word that begins with T and ends with A.

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 TIA

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Frequently asked questions about “Spanish aunt”

What is the answer to “Spanish aunt” in the Newsday Crossword?

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

How many letters is the answer to “Spanish aunt”?

The answer TIA contains 3 letters.

Was “Spanish aunt” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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