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“With 50-Across, very briefly”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “With 50-Across, very briefly”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter I
Last letter A
I ? A

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

I N A

The answer to “With 50-Across, very briefly” is INA

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jan 2, 2026

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 I starts with

The clue “With 50-Across, very briefly” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is INA — a 3-letter word that begins with I and ends with A.

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 “With 50-Across, very briefly”

What is the answer to “With 50-Across, very briefly” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is INA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, January 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “With 50-Across, very briefly”?

The answer INA contains 3 letters.

Was “With 50-Across, very briefly” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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