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“What might precede a ceiling”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What might precede a ceiling”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, November 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter L
T ? L

A 3-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

T I L

The answer to “What might precede a ceiling” is TIL

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Nov 22, 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 T starts with

The clue “What might precede a ceiling” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, November 22, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TIL — a 3-letter word that begins with T and ends with L.

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 TIL

TIL has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “What might precede a ceiling”

What is the answer to “What might precede a ceiling” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TIL — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “What might precede a ceiling”?

The answer TIL contains 3 letters.

Was “What might precede a ceiling” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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