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“Stately shade source”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Stately shade source”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter M
E ? M

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E L M

The answer to “Stately shade source” is ELM

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jun 21, 2026

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 “Stately shade source” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 21, 2026 as a down 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
“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 “Stately shade source”

What is the answer to “Stately shade source” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ELM — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Stately shade source”?

The answer ELM contains 3 letters.

Was “Stately shade source” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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