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“Signal to stop”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Signal to stop”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter R
Last letter D
R ? D

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

R E D

The answer to “Signal to stop” is RED

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jan 11, 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 R starts with

The clue “Signal to stop” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RED — a 3-letter word that begins with R and ends with D.

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 RED

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Frequently asked questions about “Signal to stop”

What is the answer to “Signal to stop” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RED — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Signal to stop”?

The answer RED contains 3 letters.

Was “Signal to stop” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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