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“Superlative suffix”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Superlative suffix”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter T
E ? T

A 3-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

E S T

The answer to “Superlative suffix” is EST

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Feb 4, 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 E starts with

The clue “Superlative suffix” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is EST — a 3-letter word that begins with E 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 “Superlative suffix”

What is the answer to “Superlative suffix” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EST — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Superlative suffix”?

The answer EST contains 3 letters.

Was “Superlative suffix” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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