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“Cries of surprise”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Cries of surprise”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter O
Last letter S
O ? S

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

O H S

The answer to “Cries of surprise” is OHS

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jan 29, 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 O starts with

The clue “Cries of surprise” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OHS — a 3-letter word that begins with O and ends with S.

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 “Cries of surprise”

What is the answer to “Cries of surprise” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OHS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Cries of surprise”?

The answer OHS contains 3 letters.

Was “Cries of surprise” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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