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“Australian bearlike animal”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Australian bearlike animal”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, June 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter K
Last letter A
K ? ? ? A

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

K O A L A

The answer to “Australian bearlike animal” is KOALA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jun 16, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter K starts with

The clue “Australian bearlike animal” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, June 16, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is KOALA — a 5-letter word that begins with K and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 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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Frequently asked questions about “Australian bearlike animal”

What is the answer to “Australian bearlike animal” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is KOALA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, June 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Australian bearlike animal”?

The answer KOALA contains 5 letters.

Was “Australian bearlike animal” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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