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“Vitamin World rival”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Vitamin World rival”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter G
Last letter C
G ? C

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

G N C

The answer to “Vitamin World rival” is GNC

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jan 29, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 0 0% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Vitamin World rival” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is GNC — a 3-letter word that begins with G and ends with C.

This answer contains 0 vowels and 3 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 “Vitamin World rival”

What is the answer to “Vitamin World rival” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GNC — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Vitamin World rival”?

The answer GNC contains 3 letters.

Was “Vitamin World rival” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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