“Promise on a note”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Promise on a note”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 7, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter I
Last letter U
I ? U

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

I O U

The answer to “Promise on a note” is IOU

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published May 7, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 3 100% of word
Consonants 0 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Promise on a note” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 7, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is IOU — a 3-letter word that begins with I and ends with U.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 0 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 “Promise on a note”

What is the answer to “Promise on a note” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IOU — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Promise on a note”?

The answer IOU contains 3 letters.

Was “Promise on a note” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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