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“Comics cry of discomfort”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Comics cry of discomfort”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter O
Last letter F
O ? F

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

O O F

The answer to “Comics cry of discomfort” is OOF

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Apr 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

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

The clue “Comics cry of discomfort” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is OOF — a 3-letter word that begins with O and ends with F.

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.

Other clues with the answer OOF

OOF has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Comics cry of discomfort”

What is the answer to “Comics cry of discomfort” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OOF — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Comics cry of discomfort”?

The answer OOF contains 3 letters.

Was “Comics cry of discomfort” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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