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“__ for Lawless (Grafton book)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ for Lawless (Grafton book)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 28, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter L
Last letter S
L ? S

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

L I S

The answer to “__ for Lawless (Grafton book)” is LIS

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Oct 28, 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 L starts with

The clue “__ for Lawless (Grafton book)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LIS — a 3-letter word that begins with L 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 “__ for Lawless (Grafton book)”

What is the answer to “__ for Lawless (Grafton book)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LIS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “__ for Lawless (Grafton book)”?

The answer LIS contains 3 letters.

Was “__ for Lawless (Grafton book)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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