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“Closely monitored hosp. ward”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Closely monitored hosp. ward”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, July 7, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter I
Last letter U
I ? U

A 3-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

I C U

The answer to “Closely monitored hosp. ward” is ICU

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jul 7, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Closely monitored hosp. ward” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ICU — a 3-letter word that begins with I and ends with U.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Closely monitored hosp. ward”

What is the answer to “Closely monitored hosp. ward” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ICU — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Closely monitored hosp. ward”?

The answer ICU contains 3 letters.

Was “Closely monitored hosp. ward” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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