“Appropriate rhyme for "paws"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Appropriate rhyme for "paws"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 12, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 5
First letter C
Last letter S
C ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

C L A W S

The answer to “Appropriate rhyme for "paws"” is CLAWS

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jun 12, 2025

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 C starts with

The clue “Appropriate rhyme for "paws"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 12, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is CLAWS — a 5-letter word that begins with C and ends with S.

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 “Appropriate rhyme for "paws"”

What is the answer to “Appropriate rhyme for "paws"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CLAWS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Appropriate rhyme for "paws"”?

The answer CLAWS contains 5 letters.

Was “Appropriate rhyme for "paws"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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