“Two less than a dozen”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Two less than a dozen”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, September 8, 2025 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Two less than a dozen” is TEN
Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Two less than a dozen” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, September 8, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TEN — a 3-letter word that begins with T 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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Monday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Two less than a dozen”
What is the answer to “Two less than a dozen” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is TEN — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, September 8, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “Two less than a dozen”?
The answer TEN contains 3 letters.
Was “Two less than a dozen” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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