Crossword clue
“Duke's hoops rival”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 31, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
UNCLetters3
Starts withU
Ends withC
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Duke's hoops rival” ran in the Newsday Crossword on October 31, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with U and ends with C.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Duke's hoops rival” clue?+
The answer is UNC (3 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of October 31, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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