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“It may be tough to crack”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “It may be tough to crack”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, November 13, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter N
Last letter T
N ? T

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

N U T

The answer to “It may be tough to crack” is NUT

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Nov 13, 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 N starts with

The clue “It may be tough to crack” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, November 13, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NUT — a 3-letter word that begins with N 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 “It may be tough to crack”

What is the answer to “It may be tough to crack” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NUT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, November 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “It may be tough to crack”?

The answer NUT contains 3 letters.

Was “It may be tough to crack” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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