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“School of thought”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “School of thought”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, December 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter I
Last letter M
I ? M

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

I S M

The answer to “School of thought” is ISM

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Dec 14, 2025

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 I starts with

The clue “School of thought” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ISM — a 3-letter word that begins with I and ends with M.

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 ISM

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Frequently asked questions about “School of thought”

What is the answer to “School of thought” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ISM — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “School of thought”?

The answer ISM contains 3 letters.

Was “School of thought” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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