3-Letter Crossword Clue Answers

132 crossword clues with 3-letter answers, sourced from real Grid Genius puzzles.

The star at the center of our solar system

SUN (3)

Charged particle

ION (3)

Single page within a browser window

TAB (3)

An invitation to play in the tournament.

BID (3)

Order given on a film set

CUT (3)

A peaceful state, oddly, for well-being.

ZEN (3)

A genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the mid-1950s

POP (3)

The peak breeding season when bulls become vocal and aggressive

RUT (3)

Basic obedience command asking a pup to put their booty on the ground.

SIT (3)

Interface for applications to communicate

API (3)

Maximum runs scored from a single shot

SIX (3)

Element associated with the far North

ICE (3)

One full circuit of the track

LAP (3)

Afternoon break in a match

TEA (3)

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness

JOY (3)

Central connection point

HUB (3)

Equipment used to hit the ball

BAT (3)

Snow, a prominent character

JON (3)

Lively, bouncy folk dance often performed to traditional tunes

JIG (3)

Speed metric for your player, typically set to 33 or 45.

RPM (3)

Slippery creature, sounds like a letter.

EEL (3)

Stainless steel vessel that typically holds about fifteen and a half gallons.

KEG (3)

The official cover month of the hero's very first comic book appearance in 1939.

MAY (3)

An error in a program

BUG (3)

The spring month when the international film world descends on southern Europe

MAY (3)

Three-letter abbreviation for the standout player of a series.

MVP (3)

First name of the CEO who became the face of the organization

SAM (3)

Short for microphone

MIC (3)

Relatives in your immediate family tree.

KIN (3)

Three-letter broadcasting alliance behind the international event

EBU (3)

Acronym for a popular utility vehicle like the GLS

SUV (3)

Heavyweight boxer who claimed to float like a butterfly

ALI (3)

A main division of a play

ACT (3)

The handle pulled by a bartender to start the liquid flowing.

TAP (3)

Fruit spread commonly used by Scandinavians on this holiday.

JAM (3)

Ceti's partner word, naming the uninfected star system.

TAU (3)

A compact SUV model name

GLC (3)

Scavenger turned hero who adopted the Skywalker name.

REY (3)

To move from one scene to another without a transition

CUT (3)

Scoring shot that goes over the boundary without bouncing

SIX (3)

The woven nylon that dances after a swish.

NET (3)

Acronym for the massive models trained on vast datasets

LLM (3)

Coastal indentation, often smaller than a gulf.

BAY (3)

A comedic stunt or physical bit of humor.

GAG (3)

Star that warms the Earth

SUN (3)

Head covering for shade

HAT (3)

Creative expression, like painting or sculpture

ART (3)

Flat fish, often a 'ray' of light.

RAY (3)

Time-policing agency that might be taken over by the masked villain

TVA (3)

Our local star, currently suffering from a dimming crisis.

SUN (3)

Loyal mutt who served as an unwilling reindeer for a holiday heist.

MAX (3)

Secure shell protocol

SSH (3)

Entrance toll waived nationwide on August 25th

FEE (3)

The medical professional you visit for your puppy's early vaccinations.

VET (3)

Hereditary stuff, briefly

DNA (3)

Genetic material abbreviation

DNA (3)

Cast-iron vessel holding a mythical stash of wealth

POT (3)

Notorious creek guarding the front of the perilous 12th hole.

RAE (3)

An automatic or at-large invitation to the tournament

BID (3)

The most humiliating prefix to "points"

NUL (3)

Operating system that powers the company's flagship smartphones

IOS (3)

The fluid that circulates in a plant, carrying water and nutrients.

SAP (3)

Three-letter acronym for the afternoon show where fans screamed for their favorite videos.

TRL (3)

Topographical guide for a backpacker

MAP (3)

The surprisingly effective hairpiece that kept a superstar's identity hidden.

WIG (3)

Unit of electrical resistance

OHM (3)

Interface for developers to access OpenAI's technology.

API (3)

Software program on a smartphone

APP (3)

Flat representation of an area.

MAP (3)

Popular fish, often associated with 'code' in the kitchen.

COD (3)

Classic ceramic gift often declaring someone the world's best

MUG (3)

Critical signal prompting an actor to speak or move

CUE (3)

A small protuberance on a plant that develops into a flower or leaf.

BUD (3)

High pass near the basket

LOB (3)

Alternative desktop environment, often paired with Plasma

KDE (3)

The region above the Earth where clouds and stars appear

SKY (3)

Wide-brimmed accessory that is practically mandatory for attendees.

HAT (3)

An official invitation to join the 68-team field.

BID (3)

Complex 39A served as this starting point.

PAD (3)

Powerful text editor, often found on servers

VIM (3)

Brine-cured salmon often paired with cream cheese.

LOX (3)

Animal mascot of the popular browser

FOX (3)

Premium pass tier offering exclusive viewing areas and shaded lounges

VIP (3)

The World Wide ___

WEB (3)

Traveler's folded guide

MAP (3)

A brass wind instrument that has a conical body and is played with a single-reed mouthpiece

SAX (3)

One circuit of the track

LAP (3)

Kleptomaniac primate companion to a street rat in Agrabah.

ABU (3)

Creative works such as painting, sculpture, and music

ART (3)

Slithery fish, electric 'eel' for a shocker.

EEL (3)

Scientist's workplace, for short

LAB (3)

To achieve victory in a game

WIN (3)

Starting peg for a player's opening drive.

TEE (3)

Exclusive pass tier that grants access to better viewing areas.

VIP (3)

Pigment used to transform plain shells into colorful art

DYE (3)

2024 co-hosts who pulled off a historic upset against Pakistan

USA (3)

Adorable quality, a sound of regret.

MOE (3)

State of matter without definite shape or volume

GAS (3)

The expression or application of human creative skill

ART (3)

The three-point line's shape

ARC (3)

Popular slang term for the material that records are made of.

WAX (3)

Cook quickly in hot oil

FRY (3)

It hangs from the hoop

NET (3)

Wednesday marking the official commencement of the fasting season

ASH (3)

Type of tire for rainy conditions

WET (3)

Spike, known for 'Do the Right Thing'

LEE (3)

Oval object traditionally boiled and dipped in vibrant hues

EGG (3)

The cloth container holding your alphabetical fate

BAG (3)

A lyrical poem, O.D.E. is a type of short work.

ODE (3)

Metal circle that unforgivingly rejects a missed shot.

RIM (3)

Package management system for Debian-based systems

APT (3)

Classic glazed centerpiece often studded with cloves

HAM (3)

Network that originally stood for Music Television before shifting to reality programming.

MTV (3)

State of calm attentiveness

ZEN (3)

Small, low island, often sandy; C A Y, as in alphabet

CAY (3)

Small swelling on a branch that will soon become a leaf.

BUD (3)

Runs scored when the ball leaves the boundary in the air

SIX (3)

The 2026 dress code explicitly declares that Fashion is ___.

ART (3)

Top-fermented drink that typically ferments at warmer temperatures.

ALE (3)

A tightly wrapped promise of a flower.

BUD (3)

State of matter without fixed shape or volume

GAS (3)

Bavarian Motor Works, letters spell success.

BMW (3)

Rapper whose album God's Son gets a highly sought 2026 color variant.

NAS (3)

Group won by Cookie the Maltese in 2026

TOY (3)

Nocturnal hooter

OWL (3)

Month when the sun typically leaves the second zodiac sign

MAY (3)

The other energy giant flowing through the world's most watched strait.

GAS (3)

Slipcover placed on the platter, often made of cork, rubber, or felt.

MAT (3)

Natural symbol of fertility and new life decorated during Ostara.

EGG (3)

Lively, bouncy folk dance often performed to fiddle music

JIG (3)

Presidential nickname attached to a famous pond on the property.

IKE (3)

Interface for software components to communicate

API (3)

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