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“Permissible actions”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Permissible actions”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter D
Last letter S
D ? S

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

D O S

The answer to “Permissible actions” is DOS

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Oct 14, 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 D starts with

The clue “Permissible actions” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DOS — a 3-letter word that begins with D and ends with S.

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 DOS

DOS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Small numero” Sep 17, 2026 “They're permissible” Aug 6, 2026 “Hairstyles” Apr 5, 2026 “Half of cuatro” Mar 15, 2026 “Uno + 1” Feb 11, 2026 “__ and don'ts” Dec 8, 2025 “Requirements” Oct 16, 2025 “__ and don'ts” Aug 4, 2025 “Hairstyles, for short” Jun 4, 2025 “Hair arrangements, for short” Mar 17, 2025 “Uno + 1” Jan 19, 2025

More clues from the October 14, 2026 puzzle

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Opinion survey 4 ℓ · D Contribute to a cause 6 ℓ · D Brunch, for one 4 ℓ · D Piece of celery 5 ℓ · D Phase of a project 5 ℓ · D Editor's direction 4 ℓ · D Four Corners state 4 ℓ · D Fine sprays 5 ℓ · A Droops 4 ℓ · A Small sofa 6 ℓ · D 5-Down, for example 4 ℓ · D Golden Fleece vessel 4 ℓ · D Actress Hatcher 4 ℓ · D Emerald __ (Ireland) 4 ℓ · D Potato, informally 4 ℓ · A Wise advisor 4 ℓ · D Lauder of cosmetics 5 ℓ · A Dog in Oz 4 ℓ · A "That's correct" 4 ℓ · A Paying close attention 5 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “Permissible actions”

What is the answer to “Permissible actions” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DOS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Permissible actions”?

The answer DOS contains 3 letters.

Was “Permissible actions” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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