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“Suffix for scram”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Suffix for scram”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, August 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter O
Last letter A
O ? A

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

O L A

The answer to “Suffix for scram” is OLA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Aug 5, 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 O starts with

The clue “Suffix for scram” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OLA — a 3-letter word that begins with O 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Suffix for scram”

What is the answer to “Suffix for scram” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OLA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Suffix for scram”?

The answer OLA contains 3 letters.

Was “Suffix for scram” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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