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“Keep from happening”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Keep from happening”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter B
Last letter K
B ? ? ? K

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

B L O C K

The answer to “Keep from happening” is BLOCK

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Keep from happening” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BLOCK — a 5-letter word that begins with B and ends with K.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 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 “Keep from happening”

What is the answer to “Keep from happening” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BLOCK — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Keep from happening”?

The answer BLOCK contains 5 letters.

Was “Keep from happening” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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