Newsday.Answers
Daily Newsday Crossword

“Target for grading”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Target for grading”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, March 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter R
Last letter T
R ? T

A 3-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

R U T

The answer to “Target for grading” is RUT

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Mar 15, 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 R starts with

The clue “Target for grading” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, March 15, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is RUT — a 3-letter word that begins with R 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.

Other clues with the answer RUT

RUT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Dirt road annoyance” Jun 11, 2026 “Road hazard” May 17, 2026 “Tiresome pattern” May 3, 2026 “Tiresome pattern” Apr 19, 2026 “Humdrum pattern” May 29, 2025 “Wearisome routine” Mar 23, 2025 “What some get stuck in” Jan 31, 2025

More clues from the March 15, 2025 puzzle

Saturday Newsday Crossword
View full puzzle
Waldo wears it 7 ℓ · D Brief boundary 3 ℓ · D Falls off 6 ℓ · A Sawdust stack shape 4 ℓ · D Concede 5 ℓ · D Way to throw shade on pouty types 8 ℓ · A Whence came "every kind of living creature" 3 ℓ · D Broker's binder 4 ℓ · D Weevil, e.g. 6 ℓ · D Second non-US MLB team 3 ℓ · D Ancestor of Moses 4 ℓ · D Trope used by Twain 10 ℓ · D Annual portfolio rebalancing, for example 9 ℓ · D Apple variety 4 ℓ · D Heat-activated, in a way 6 ℓ · D Let out 4 ℓ · D Trees, mountains, etc. 6 ℓ · D It's hallowed by its history 6 ℓ · D Federal crime of misappropriating medals 11 ℓ · A Close to perfection 3 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “Target for grading”

What is the answer to “Target for grading” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RUT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Target for grading”?

The answer RUT contains 3 letters.

Was “Target for grading” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

Is this site affiliated with Newsday?

No. This is an independent fan reference site — we are not affiliated with Newsday. The Newsday Crossword is a trademark of its respective owner. We solve and verify each Newsday Crossword puzzle manually before publishing the answer key.

Target for grading — Newsday Crossword Clue Answer | Newsday Crossword Answers