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“Strike sharply”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Strike sharply”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter R
Last letter P
R ? P

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

R A P

The answer to “Strike sharply” is RAP

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jun 12, 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 R starts with

The clue “Strike sharply” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 12, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is RAP — a 3-letter word that begins with R 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 RAP

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Frequently asked questions about “Strike sharply”

What is the answer to “Strike sharply” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RAP — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Strike sharply”?

The answer RAP contains 3 letters.

Was “Strike sharply” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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