“Timon of Athens' origin”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Timon of Athens' origin”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, November 7, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter U
T ? U

A 3-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

T A U

The answer to “Timon of Athens' origin” is TAU

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Nov 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 T starts with

The clue “Timon of Athens' origin” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, November 7, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TAU — a 3-letter word that begins with T 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 “Timon of Athens' origin”

What is the answer to “Timon of Athens' origin” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TAU — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Timon of Athens' origin”?

The answer TAU contains 3 letters.

Was “Timon of Athens' origin” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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