“Standout performer”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Standout performer”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 1, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? E

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A C E

The answer to “Standout performer” is ACE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Mar 1, 2026

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 “Standout performer” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ACE — a 3-letter word that begins with A 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 “Standout performer”

What is the answer to “Standout performer” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ACE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Standout performer”?

The answer ACE contains 3 letters.

Was “Standout performer” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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