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“Victoria Cross awarder”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Victoria Cross awarder”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, October 3, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter R
Last letter F
R ? F

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

R A F

The answer to “Victoria Cross awarder” is RAF

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Oct 3, 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 R starts with

The clue “Victoria Cross awarder” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 3, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is RAF — a 3-letter word that begins with R and ends with F.

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 “Victoria Cross awarder”

What is the answer to “Victoria Cross awarder” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RAF — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, October 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Victoria Cross awarder”?

The answer RAF contains 3 letters.

Was “Victoria Cross awarder” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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