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“Firm knock”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Firm knock”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter R
Last letter P
R ? P

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

R A P

The answer to “Firm knock” is RAP

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Aug 24, 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 R starts with

The clue “Firm knock” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 24, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is RAP — a 3-letter word that begins with R and ends with P.

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.

Other clues with the answer RAP

RAP has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Firm knock”

What is the answer to “Firm knock” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RAP — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Firm knock”?

The answer RAP contains 3 letters.

Was “Firm knock” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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