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“Take a stab at”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Take a stab at”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, May 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter Y
T ? Y

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

T R Y

The answer to “Take a stab at” is TRY

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published May 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 0 0% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Take a stab at” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TRY — a 3-letter word that begins with T and ends with Y.

This answer contains 0 vowels and 3 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 TRY

TRY has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Attempt” Apr 27, 2026 “Strive (to)” Feb 13, 2026 “Take a taste of” Feb 10, 2026 “Take a taste of” Jan 6, 2026 “Hear in court” Dec 26, 2025 “Take a taste of” Oct 15, 2025 “Make an attempt” Sep 22, 2025 “Put to the test” Sep 21, 2025 “Give it a go” Aug 10, 2025 “Make an attempt” Jul 15, 2025 “Take a shot” May 11, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Take a stab at”

What is the answer to “Take a stab at” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TRY — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Take a stab at”?

The answer TRY contains 3 letters.

Was “Take a stab at” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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