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“"You bet"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"You bet"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 23, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter Y
Last letter S
Y ? S

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

Y E S

The answer to “"You bet"” is YES

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jan 23, 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 Y starts with

The clue “"You bet"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 23, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is YES — a 3-letter word that begins with Y and ends with S.

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 YES

YES has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Cry of victory” Apr 12, 2026 “"I'd be glad to"” Feb 8, 2026 “"Permission granted"” Jan 28, 2026 “"Absolutely!"” Jan 26, 2026 “Confirmation hearing” Jan 10, 2026 “"That's correct"” Dec 8, 2025 “"That's right"” Nov 18, 2025 “"May I help you?"” Oct 12, 2025 “"Certainly"” Sep 9, 2025 “"Absolutely!"” Aug 27, 2025 “"I'd love to"” Aug 25, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “"You bet"”

What is the answer to “"You bet"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is YES — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, January 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"You bet"”?

The answer YES contains 3 letters.

Was “"You bet"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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