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“Spy missions, for short”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Spy missions, for short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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 Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

O P S

The answer to “Spy missions, for short” is OPS

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jul 16, 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 O starts with

The clue “Spy missions, for short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is OPS — 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 OPS

OPS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Spy missions, for short”

What is the answer to “Spy missions, for short” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OPS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Spy missions, for short”?

The answer OPS contains 3 letters.

Was “Spy missions, for short” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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