What I can be WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? O
2 ? N
3 ? E
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      Hint 1

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      Think of the singular identity of a self-contained individual.

      Hint 2

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      The number ???, representing a single unit or individual.

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      The phrase 'What I can be' suggests a transformation or identity. In this case, 'I' can be the number '???,' as in 'I am ??? person.' The clue plays on the dual meaning of 'I' as both a pronoun and a numeral.

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      6-Down times 6-Down, What a closed fist with an extended index finger represents, in A.S.L., Number that appears in "loneliest number," appropriately, Score that beats nil, Number on a foam finger

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “What I can be” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated September 19 2025, the definitive 3-letter answer is: ONE.

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