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“__ down the law (get tough)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ down the law (get tough)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter L
Last letter Y
L ? Y

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L A Y

The answer to “__ down the law (get tough)” is LAY

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Sep 14, 2025

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 L starts with

The clue “__ down the law (get tough)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 14, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is LAY — a 3-letter word that begins with L and ends with Y.

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 “__ down the law (get tough)”

What is the answer to “__ down the law (get tough)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LAY — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “__ down the law (get tough)”?

The answer LAY contains 3 letters.

Was “__ down the law (get tough)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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