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“Call it a __ (stop work)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Call it a __ (stop work)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter D
Last letter Y
D ? Y

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

D A Y

The answer to “Call it a __ (stop work)” is DAY

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Apr 1, 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 D starts with

The clue “Call it a __ (stop work)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DAY — a 3-letter word that begins with D and ends with Y.

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 “Call it a __ (stop work)”

What is the answer to “Call it a __ (stop work)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DAY — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Call it a __ (stop work)”?

The answer DAY contains 3 letters.

Was “Call it a __ (stop work)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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