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“Suffix for violin or novel”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Suffix for violin or novel”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter I
Last letter T
I ? T

A 3-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

I S T

The answer to “Suffix for violin or novel” is IST

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Oct 14, 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 I starts with

The clue “Suffix for violin or novel” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is IST — a 3-letter word that begins with I and ends with T.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Suffix for violin or novel”

What is the answer to “Suffix for violin or novel” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IST — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Suffix for violin or novel”?

The answer IST contains 3 letters.

Was “Suffix for violin or novel” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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