“Remained inactive”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Remained inactive”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 22, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Remained inactive” is SAT
Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Remained inactive” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SAT — 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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What is the answer to “Remained inactive” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is SAT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Remained inactive”?
The answer SAT contains 3 letters.
Was “Remained inactive” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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