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“Top gun”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Top gun”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 1, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? E

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A C E

The answer to “Top gun” is ACE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published May 1, 2025

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 A starts with

The clue “Top gun” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 1, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ACE — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

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 “Top gun”

What is the answer to “Top gun” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ACE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Top gun”?

The answer ACE contains 3 letters.

Was “Top gun” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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