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“Officially prohibit”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Officially prohibit”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, September 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter B
Last letter N
B ? N

A 3-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

B A N

The answer to “Officially prohibit” is BAN

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Sep 8, 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 B starts with

The clue “Officially prohibit” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, September 8, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is BAN — a 3-letter word that begins with B and ends with N.

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 “Officially prohibit”

What is the answer to “Officially prohibit” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BAN — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, September 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Officially prohibit”?

The answer BAN contains 3 letters.

Was “Officially prohibit” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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