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“"Don't tell __ can't do it!"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"Don't tell __ can't do it!"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, August 4, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter M
Last letter I
M ? I

A 3-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

M E I

The answer to “"Don't tell __ can't do it!"” is MEI

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Aug 4, 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 M starts with

The clue “"Don't tell __ can't do it!"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MEI — a 3-letter word that begins with M and ends with I.

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 MEI

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Frequently asked questions about “"Don't tell __ can't do it!"”

What is the answer to “"Don't tell __ can't do it!"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MEI — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Don't tell __ can't do it!"”?

The answer MEI contains 3 letters.

Was “"Don't tell __ can't do it!"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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