“Half of a semicolon”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Half of a semicolon”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 2, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter D
Last letter T
D ? T

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

D O T

The answer to “Half of a semicolon” is DOT

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 D starts with

The clue “Half of a semicolon” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is DOT — a 3-letter word that begins with D and ends with T.

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 “Half of a semicolon”

What is the answer to “Half of a semicolon” in the Newsday Crossword?

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

How many letters is the answer to “Half of a semicolon”?

The answer DOT contains 3 letters.

Was “Half of a semicolon” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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