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“Boxing stopper”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Boxing stopper”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, July 19, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter O
T ? O

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

T K O

The answer to “Boxing stopper” is TKO

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jul 19, 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 “Boxing stopper” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TKO — a 3-letter word that begins with T and ends with O.

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 “Boxing stopper”

What is the answer to “Boxing stopper” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TKO — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Boxing stopper”?

The answer TKO contains 3 letters.

Was “Boxing stopper” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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