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“Stopped for lunch”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Stopped for lunch”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? E

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A T E

The answer to “Stopped for lunch” is ATE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jun 10, 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 “Stopped for lunch” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ATE — 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.

Other clues with the answer ATE

ATE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Had a meal” May 26, 2026 “Partook of” May 21, 2026 “Devoured” May 13, 2026 “What can be added to carbon” Apr 25, 2026 “Devoured” Apr 22, 2026 “Had a bite” Apr 8, 2026 “Went through” Mar 21, 2026 “Had something” Mar 12, 2026 “Ingested” Feb 24, 2026 “Had a meal” Feb 9, 2026 “Downed” Jan 31, 2026

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Frequently asked questions about “Stopped for lunch”

What is the answer to “Stopped for lunch” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Stopped for lunch”?

The answer ATE contains 3 letters.

Was “Stopped for lunch” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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