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“"How __ I to know?"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"How __ I to know?"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, November 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter W
Last letter S
W ? S

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

W A S

The answer to “"How __ I to know?"” is WAS

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Nov 19, 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 W starts with

The clue “"How __ I to know?"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is WAS — a 3-letter word that begins with W 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 “"How __ I to know?"”

What is the answer to “"How __ I to know?"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WAS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “"How __ I to know?"”?

The answer WAS contains 3 letters.

Was “"How __ I to know?"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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