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“"This can't be!"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"This can't be!"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, November 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter O
Last letter O
O ? ? O

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

O H N O

The answer to “"This can't be!"” is OHNO

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Nov 16, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “"This can't be!"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, November 16, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is OHNO — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with O.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “"This can't be!"”

What is the answer to “"This can't be!"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OHNO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “"This can't be!"”?

The answer OHNO contains 4 letters.

Was “"This can't be!"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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