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“Took first place”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Took first place”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, July 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter W
Last letter N
W ? N

A 3-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

W O N

The answer to “Took first place” is WON

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jul 8, 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 W starts with

The clue “Took first place” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is WON — a 3-letter word that begins with W and ends with N.

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 “Took first place”

What is the answer to “Took first place” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WON — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Took first place”?

The answer WON contains 3 letters.

Was “Took first place” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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