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“Slip-__ (some shoes)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Slip-__ (some shoes)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter O
Last letter S
O ? S

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

O N S

The answer to “Slip-__ (some shoes)” is ONS

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Mar 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 O starts with

The clue “Slip-__ (some shoes)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 29, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ONS — a 3-letter word that begins with O and ends with S.

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 ONS

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Frequently asked questions about “Slip-__ (some shoes)”

What is the answer to “Slip-__ (some shoes)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ONS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Slip-__ (some shoes)”?

The answer ONS contains 3 letters.

Was “Slip-__ (some shoes)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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