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“Gives approval for”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Gives approval for”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 9, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter O
Last letter S
O ? S

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

O K S

The answer to “Gives approval for” is OKS

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Mar 9, 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 O starts with

The clue “Gives approval for” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 9, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is OKS — a 3-letter word that begins with O 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.

Other clues with the answer OKS

OKS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Gives approval for”

What is the answer to “Gives approval for” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OKS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Gives approval for”?

The answer OKS contains 3 letters.

Was “Gives approval for” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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