What is the answer to "Contraction candidate" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Contraction candidate" is NOT (3 letters).

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Contraction candidate Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the February 12, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

NOT

3 letters · Down · last seen February 12, 2026

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