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“The __ (ribs city, for short)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “The __ (ribs city, for short)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter L
Last letter U
L ? U

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

L O U

The answer to “The __ (ribs city, for short)” is LOU

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published May 15, 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 L starts with

The clue “The __ (ribs city, for short)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LOU — a 3-letter word that begins with L and ends with U.

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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Frequently asked questions about “The __ (ribs city, for short)”

What is the answer to “The __ (ribs city, for short)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LOU — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, May 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “The __ (ribs city, for short)”?

The answer LOU contains 3 letters.

Was “The __ (ribs city, for short)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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