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“Angry dog's growl”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Angry dog's growl”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, May 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter L
S ? ? ? L

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

S N A R L

The answer to “Angry dog's growl” is SNARL

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published May 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Angry dog's growl” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SNARL — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with L.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 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 “Angry dog's growl”

What is the answer to “Angry dog's growl” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SNARL — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Angry dog's growl”?

The answer SNARL contains 5 letters.

Was “Angry dog's growl” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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