“What often holds 29-Across”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What often holds 29-Across”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 8, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter U
Last letter N
U ? N

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

U R N

The answer to “What often holds 29-Across” is URN

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published May 8, 2026

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 U starts with

The clue “What often holds 29-Across” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is URN — a 3-letter word that begins with U and ends with N.

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 “What often holds 29-Across”

What is the answer to “What often holds 29-Across” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is URN — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, May 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “What often holds 29-Across”?

The answer URN contains 3 letters.

Was “What often holds 29-Across” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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