“Written promise to pay”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Written promise to pay”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, January 20, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter I
Last letter U
I ? U

A 3-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

I O U

The answer to “Written promise to pay” is IOU

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jan 20, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 3 100% of word
Consonants 0 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Written promise to pay” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, January 20, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is IOU — a 3-letter word that begins with I and ends with U.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 0 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 “Written promise to pay”

What is the answer to “Written promise to pay” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IOU — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, January 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Written promise to pay”?

The answer IOU contains 3 letters.

Was “Written promise to pay” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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