“Prepare, as an alarm clock”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Prepare, as an alarm clock”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, May 19, 2025 puzzle.
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The answer to “Prepare, as an alarm clock” is SET
Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Prepare, as an alarm clock” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, May 19, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SET — a 3-letter word that begins with S 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.
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Monday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Prepare, as an alarm clock”
What is the answer to “Prepare, as an alarm clock” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is SET — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, May 19, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “Prepare, as an alarm clock”?
The answer SET contains 3 letters.
Was “Prepare, as an alarm clock” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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