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“Was benched”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Was benched”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter S
Last letter T
S ? T

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S A T

The answer to “Was benched” is SAT

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jan 1, 2026

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 S starts with

The clue “Was benched” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SAT — a 3-letter word that begins with S 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.

Other clues with the answer SAT

SAT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Wasn't used” Jun 18, 2026 “Didn't get to play” Jun 12, 2026 “Didn't get to play” Jun 12, 2026 “Didn't get to play” Jun 12, 2026 “Plopped down” May 3, 2026 “Took a load off” Apr 23, 2026 “Wasn't used” Apr 16, 2026 “Took a chair” Apr 15, 2026 “Remained unused” Mar 15, 2026 “Remained inactive” Feb 22, 2026 “Matinee day: Abbr.” Nov 26, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Was benched”

What is the answer to “Was benched” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SAT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Was benched”?

The answer SAT contains 3 letters.

Was “Was benched” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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