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“Rib tickler”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Rib tickler”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter W
Last letter T
W ? T

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

W I T

The answer to “Rib tickler” is WIT

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jan 29, 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 W starts with

The clue “Rib tickler” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is WIT — a 3-letter word that begins with W 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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Frequently asked questions about “Rib tickler”

What is the answer to “Rib tickler” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WIT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Rib tickler”?

The answer WIT contains 3 letters.

Was “Rib tickler” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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