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“Soft knock”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Soft knock”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 30, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter P
T ? P

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

T A P

The answer to “Soft knock” is TAP

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Apr 30, 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 T starts with

The clue “Soft knock” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TAP — a 3-letter word that begins with T and ends with P.

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 TAP

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Frequently asked questions about “Soft knock”

What is the answer to “Soft knock” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TAP — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Soft knock”?

The answer TAP contains 3 letters.

Was “Soft knock” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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