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Three letters are missing from the word below. What are the letters, and why are they appropriate?

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Answer:

The missing letters are S, L, and Y - which make up the word SLY. The complete word is STEALTHY. Sly is a synonym for stealthy. 

Credit:

Adrienne Atkins

NY Times Crossword

May 24, 2021