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“Sound asleep”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sound asleep”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter O
Last letter T
O ? T

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

O U T

The answer to “Sound asleep” is OUT

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jan 17, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Sound asleep” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 17, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is OUT — a 3-letter word that begins with O and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Sound asleep”

What is the answer to “Sound asleep” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OUT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, January 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Sound asleep”?

The answer OUT contains 3 letters.

Was “Sound asleep” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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