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“"This __ o' the earth": Shak.”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"This __ o' the earth": Shak.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, May 30, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter O
Last letter B
O ? B

A 3-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

O R B

The answer to “"This __ o' the earth": Shak.” is ORB

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published May 30, 2026

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 O starts with

The clue “"This __ o' the earth": Shak.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, May 30, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ORB — a 3-letter word that begins with O and ends with B.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “"This __ o' the earth": Shak.”

What is the answer to “"This __ o' the earth": Shak.” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ORB — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"This __ o' the earth": Shak.”?

The answer ORB contains 3 letters.

Was “"This __ o' the earth": Shak.” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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