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“Surname separator”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Surname separator”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter N
Last letter E
N ? E

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

N E E

The answer to “Surname separator” is NEE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Mar 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter N starts with

The clue “Surname separator” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is NEE — a 3-letter word that begins with N 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 NEE

NEE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Word before a maiden name” Apr 8, 2026 “Former-surname preceder” Mar 15, 2026 “Alumnae directory word” Feb 6, 2026 “Apt adjective after a 59-Across” Jan 29, 2026 “First called” Dec 4, 2025 “Born, in bios” Nov 9, 2025 “No longer, in context” Sep 27, 2025 “Born, in wedding announcements” Jul 16, 2025 “Word seen between surnames” Jun 20, 2025 “Word before maiden names” Jun 4, 2025 “Originally called” Jun 1, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Surname separator”

What is the answer to “Surname separator” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NEE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Surname separator”?

The answer NEE contains 3 letters.

Was “Surname separator” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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