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“Silent assent”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Silent assent”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter N
Last letter D
N ? D

A 3-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

N O D

The answer to “Silent assent” is NOD

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Apr 15, 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 N starts with

The clue “Silent assent” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is NOD — a 3-letter word that begins with N 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 NOD

NOD has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Unsaid assent” Jun 19, 2026 “Approval metaphor” Nov 22, 2025 “Silent agreement” Sep 30, 2025 “Unspoken assent” Apr 6, 2025 “Doze (off)” Feb 27, 2025 “Head-moving approval” Feb 25, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Silent assent”

What is the answer to “Silent assent” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NOD — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Silent assent”?

The answer NOD contains 3 letters.

Was “Silent assent” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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