Newsday.Answers
Daily Newsday Crossword

“Pre-deal ritual”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pre-deal ritual”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter C
Last letter T
C ? T

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

C U T

The answer to “Pre-deal ritual” is CUT

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jan 22, 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 C starts with

The clue “Pre-deal ritual” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CUT — a 3-letter word that begins with C and ends with T.

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 CUT

CUT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Action antonym” Feb 28, 2026 “Use scissors” Jan 14, 2025

More clues from the January 22, 2026 puzzle

Thursday Newsday Crossword
View full puzzle
Liverpool lad 4 ℓ · D Envelope abbr. 4 ℓ · D Org. with a five-ring logo 3 ℓ · D Southern European capital 4 ℓ · D Rugged rock 4 ℓ · A British cosmetics brand 7 ℓ · D Self-regard 3 ℓ · D Air France merger partner 3 ℓ · A Problematical 5 ℓ · A Prize for a GPS-using hunter 8 ℓ · D Abundant source 4 ℓ · D Cad 4 ℓ · D Forensic facility 6 ℓ · D Secure, as a skiff 4 ℓ · D Emulate Polo 6 ℓ · D Cat with no tail 10 ℓ · A NASDAQ regulator 3 ℓ · D Bakery bunch 4 ℓ · A __ the side of caution 5 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “Pre-deal ritual”

What is the answer to “Pre-deal ritual” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CUT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pre-deal ritual”?

The answer CUT contains 3 letters.

Was “Pre-deal ritual” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

Is this site affiliated with Newsday?

No. This is an independent fan reference site — we are not affiliated with Newsday. The Newsday Crossword is a trademark of its respective owner. We solve and verify each Newsday Crossword puzzle manually before publishing the answer key.

Pre-deal ritual — Newsday Crossword Clue Answer | Newsday Crossword Answers