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“Strong drain cleaner”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Strong drain cleaner”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 25, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter L
Last letter E
L ? E

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

L Y E

The answer to “Strong drain cleaner” is LYE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jun 25, 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 L starts with

The clue “Strong drain cleaner” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is LYE — a 3-letter word that begins with L and ends with E.

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 LYE

LYE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Strong drain cleaner”

What is the answer to “Strong drain cleaner” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LYE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Strong drain cleaner”?

The answer LYE contains 3 letters.

Was “Strong drain cleaner” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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