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“Lay __ (assert ownership of)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Lay __ (assert ownership of)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, July 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter C
Last letter O
C ? ? ? ? ? O

A 7-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

C L A I M T O

The answer to “Lay __ (assert ownership of)” is CLAIMTO

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Jul 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Lay __ (assert ownership of)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CLAIMTO — a 7-letter word that begins with C and ends with O.

This answer contains 3 vowels 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 “Lay __ (assert ownership of)”

What is the answer to “Lay __ (assert ownership of)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CLAIMTO — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Lay __ (assert ownership of)”?

The answer CLAIMTO contains 7 letters.

Was “Lay __ (assert ownership of)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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