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“Viable origin”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Viable origin”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter V
Last letter E
V ? E

A 3-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

V E E

The answer to “Viable origin” is VEE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jul 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter V starts with

The clue “Viable origin” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 12, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is VEE — a 3-letter word that begins with V 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 “Viable origin”

What is the answer to “Viable origin” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is VEE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Viable origin”?

The answer VEE contains 3 letters.

Was “Viable origin” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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