“Animal with antlers”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Animal with antlers”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 2, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Animal with antlers” is DEER
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Animal with antlers” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DEER — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with R.
This answer contains 2 vowels 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.
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Monday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Animal with antlers”
What is the answer to “Animal with antlers” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is DEER — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, February 2, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Animal with antlers”?
The answer DEER contains 4 letters.
Was “Animal with antlers” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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