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“Vacation destination”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Vacation destination”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter S
Last letter A
S ? A

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S P A

The answer to “Vacation destination” is SPA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published May 22, 2025

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 S starts with

The clue “Vacation destination” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 22, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SPA — a 3-letter word that begins with S and ends with A.

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.

Other clues with the answer SPA

SPA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Resort with saunas” May 13, 2026 “Vacation venue” Apr 3, 2026 “Masseuse employer” Mar 15, 2026 “Resort with hot tubs” Feb 23, 2026 “Resort with hot tubs” Jan 19, 2026 “Resort with mineral springs” Jan 12, 2026 “Resort with saunas” Nov 25, 2025 “Healthful resort” Nov 12, 2025 “Resort with saunas” Oct 14, 2025 “Springs for a vacation” Oct 10, 2025 “Place for tubs and scrubs” Oct 4, 2025 “Healthful facility” Sep 19, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Vacation destination”

What is the answer to “Vacation destination” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SPA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Vacation destination”?

The answer SPA contains 3 letters.

Was “Vacation destination” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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