Newsday.Answers
Daily Newsday Crossword

“Something to flip”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Something to flip”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter L
Last letter D
L ? D

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

L I D

The answer to “Something to flip” is LID

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Oct 15, 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 L starts with

The clue “Something to flip” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LID — a 3-letter word that begins with L 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 LID

LID has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Teapot topper” Oct 12, 2026 “Jar top” Sep 13, 2026 “Percolator feature” Jan 9, 2026 “Teapot topper” Jun 8, 2025 “Part of a shoebox” May 1, 2025

More clues from the October 15, 2026 puzzle

Thursday Newsday Crossword
View full puzzle
Goya subject 4 ℓ · D Japanese PC maker 3 ℓ · D Chaperoned events 5 ℓ · D All-inclusive 4 ℓ · D Dispenser treat 3 ℓ · A Cost for airtime, say 5 ℓ · D Air hero 3 ℓ · D Botanical specimen 5 ℓ · A Email option 6 ℓ · D Big kahunas 7 ℓ · D Snore symbols in Sussex 4 ℓ · D South Sea Islands 9 ℓ · D Largest US union 3 ℓ · D Dietary designation 5 ℓ · D Big name in ranges 5 ℓ · A Most massive dwarf planet 4 ℓ · D Barrel-race venue 5 ℓ · A "Don't play" instruction 5 ℓ · A Material in some seams 3 ℓ · A Kick __ 11 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “Something to flip”

What is the answer to “Something to flip” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LID — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Something to flip”?

The answer LID contains 3 letters.

Was “Something to flip” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

Is this site affiliated with Newsday?

No. This is an independent fan reference site — we are not affiliated with Newsday. The Newsday Crossword is a trademark of its respective owner. We solve and verify each Newsday Crossword puzzle manually before publishing the answer key.

Something to flip — Newsday Crossword Clue Answer | Newsday Crossword Answers