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“Open-and-shut-case org.”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Open-and-shut-case org.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, September 4, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter A
T ? A

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

T S A

The answer to “Open-and-shut-case org.” is TSA

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Sep 4, 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 T starts with

The clue “Open-and-shut-case org.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TSA — a 3-letter word that begins with T and ends with A.

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 TSA

TSA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Bag-screening org.” Jun 14, 2026 “Bag-screening org.” May 31, 2026 “Airport safety agency: Abbr.” Feb 23, 2026 “Airport screeners' org.” Jan 3, 2026 “Passenger screening org.” Dec 17, 2025 “Baggage screening group: Abbr.” Oct 13, 2025 “Airport safety org.” Jul 8, 2025 “Air Marshal employer” Jul 4, 2025 “Airport safety agcy.” Jun 1, 2025 “Frisky bunch?” Apr 26, 2025 “Luggage screeners' org.” Apr 2, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Open-and-shut-case org.”

What is the answer to “Open-and-shut-case org.” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TSA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, September 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Open-and-shut-case org.”?

The answer TSA contains 3 letters.

Was “Open-and-shut-case org.” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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