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“Terse affirmation”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Terse affirmation”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 7, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter I
Last letter M
I ? M

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

I A M

The answer to “Terse affirmation” is IAM

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published May 7, 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 I starts with

The clue “Terse affirmation” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 7, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is IAM — a 3-letter word that begins with I and ends with M.

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 IAM

IAM has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Terse admission” Mar 13, 2026 “Brief acknowledgment” Sep 12, 2025 “"My name is..."” Aug 3, 2025 “"Unaccustomed as __..."” Jul 30, 2025 “"Don't you know who __?"” Jun 10, 2025 “"__ waiting..."” Jun 5, 2025 “Self-identifier” Jan 2, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Terse affirmation”

What is the answer to “Terse affirmation” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IAM — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Terse affirmation”?

The answer IAM contains 3 letters.

Was “Terse affirmation” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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