“Government-issued ID”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Government-issued ID”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 14, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Government-issued ID” is SSN
Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Government-issued ID” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SSN — a 3-letter word that begins with S and ends with N.
This answer contains 0 vowels and 3 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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Wednesday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Government-issued ID”
What is the answer to “Government-issued ID” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is SSN — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Government-issued ID”?
The answer SSN contains 3 letters.
Was “Government-issued ID” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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