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“2,000 pounds”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “2,000 pounds”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, April 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter N
T ? N

A 3-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

T O N

The answer to “2,000 pounds” is TON

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Apr 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “2,000 pounds” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TON — a 3-letter word that begins with T and ends with N.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. 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.

Other clues with the answer TON

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Frequently asked questions about “2,000 pounds”

What is the answer to “2,000 pounds” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TON — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, April 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “2,000 pounds”?

The answer TON contains 3 letters.

Was “2,000 pounds” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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