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“Make calls”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Make calls”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter R
Last letter F
R ? F

A 3-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

R E F

The answer to “Make calls” is REF

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Apr 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 R starts with

The clue “Make calls” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 19, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is REF — a 3-letter word that begins with R and ends with F.

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.

Other clues with the answer REF

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Frequently asked questions about “Make calls”

What is the answer to “Make calls” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is REF — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Make calls”?

The answer REF contains 3 letters.

Was “Make calls” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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