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“Tap on the head”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tap on the head”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, August 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter P
Last letter T
P ? T

A 3-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

P A T

The answer to “Tap on the head” is PAT

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Aug 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 P starts with

The clue “Tap on the head” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is PAT — a 3-letter word that begins with P and ends with T.

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 “Tap on the head”

What is the answer to “Tap on the head” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PAT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Tap on the head”?

The answer PAT contains 3 letters.

Was “Tap on the head” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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