“Circles kept in squares”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Circles kept in squares”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 24, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 3
First letter L
Last letter S
L ? S

A 3-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

L P S

The answer to “Circles kept in squares” is LPS

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jan 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 0 0% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Circles kept in squares” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LPS — a 3-letter word that begins with L and ends with S.

This answer contains 0 vowels and 3 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 “Circles kept in squares”

What is the answer to “Circles kept in squares” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LPS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Circles kept in squares”?

The answer LPS contains 3 letters.

Was “Circles kept in squares” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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