“Take away, as a tray”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Take away, as a tray”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, June 19, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter B
Last letter S
B ? S

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

B U S

The answer to “Take away, as a tray” is BUS

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jun 19, 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 B starts with

The clue “Take away, as a tray” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, June 19, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is BUS — a 3-letter word that begins with B 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Take away, as a tray”

What is the answer to “Take away, as a tray” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BUS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, June 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Take away, as a tray”?

The answer BUS contains 3 letters.

Was “Take away, as a tray” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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