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“Wine label word”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Wine label word”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 25, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter S
Last letter C
S ? C

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

S E C

The answer to “Wine label word” is SEC

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published May 25, 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 S starts with

The clue “Wine label word” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 25, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SEC — a 3-letter word that begins with S and ends with C.

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 “Wine label word”

What is the answer to “Wine label word” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SEC — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Wine label word”?

The answer SEC contains 3 letters.

Was “Wine label word” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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