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“Ability to amuse”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Ability to amuse”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 9, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter W
Last letter T
W ? T

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

W I T

The answer to “Ability to amuse” is WIT

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jul 9, 2025

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 W starts with

The clue “Ability to amuse” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is WIT — a 3-letter word that begins with W and ends with T.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Ability to amuse”

What is the answer to “Ability to amuse” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WIT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Ability to amuse”?

The answer WIT contains 3 letters.

Was “Ability to amuse” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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