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“Zodiac lion”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Zodiac lion”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, September 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter L
Last letter O
L ? O

A 3-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

L E O

The answer to “Zodiac lion” is LEO

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Sep 8, 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 L starts with

The clue “Zodiac lion” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LEO — a 3-letter word that begins with L and ends with O.

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 “Zodiac lion”

What is the answer to “Zodiac lion” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LEO — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Zodiac lion”?

The answer LEO contains 3 letters.

Was “Zodiac lion” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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