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“Floor-washing tool”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Floor-washing tool”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 2, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter M
Last letter P
M ? P

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

M O P

The answer to “Floor-washing tool” is MOP

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jul 2, 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 M starts with

The clue “Floor-washing tool” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is MOP — a 3-letter word that begins with M 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Floor-washing tool”

What is the answer to “Floor-washing tool” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MOP — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Floor-washing tool”?

The answer MOP contains 3 letters.

Was “Floor-washing tool” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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