“"...that __ flag was still there"”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"...that __ flag was still there"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, August 11, 2025 puzzle.
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The answer to “"...that __ flag was still there"” is OUR
Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “"...that __ flag was still there"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, August 11, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is OUR — a 3-letter word that begins with O and ends with R.
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.
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Monday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “"...that __ flag was still there"”
What is the answer to “"...that __ flag was still there"” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is OUR — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, August 11, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “"...that __ flag was still there"”?
The answer OUR contains 3 letters.
Was “"...that __ flag was still there"” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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