“Arctic bird”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Arctic bird”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, July 27, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter K
A ? K

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A U K

The answer to “Arctic bird” is AUK

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jul 27, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Arctic bird” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, July 27, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is AUK — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with K.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Arctic bird”

What is the answer to “Arctic bird” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AUK — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Arctic bird”?

The answer AUK contains 3 letters.

Was “Arctic bird” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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