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“Whom a mystery award is named for”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Whom a mystery award is named for”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 21, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter P
Last letter E
P ? E

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

P O E

The answer to “Whom a mystery award is named for” is POE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Feb 21, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

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

The clue “Whom a mystery award is named for” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 21, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is POE — a 3-letter word that begins with P 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 “Whom a mystery award is named for”

What is the answer to “Whom a mystery award is named for” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is POE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, February 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Whom a mystery award is named for”?

The answer POE contains 3 letters.

Was “Whom a mystery award is named for” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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