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“Three of the racing Unsers”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Three of the racing Unsers”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 23, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? S

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A L S

The answer to “Three of the racing Unsers” is ALS

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Apr 23, 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 A starts with

The clue “Three of the racing Unsers” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 23, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALS — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

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 “Three of the racing Unsers”

What is the answer to “Three of the racing Unsers” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Three of the racing Unsers”?

The answer ALS contains 3 letters.

Was “Three of the racing Unsers” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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