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“Took command of”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Took command of”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 7, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter L
Last letter D
L ? D

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L E D

The answer to “Took command of” is LED

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Sep 7, 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 L starts with

The clue “Took command of” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 7, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is LED — a 3-letter word that begins with L and ends with D.

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 LED

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Frequently asked questions about “Took command of”

What is the answer to “Took command of” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LED — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Took command of”?

The answer LED contains 3 letters.

Was “Took command of” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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