“Bagel cousin”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bagel cousin”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 10, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Bagel cousin” is DONUT
Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Bagel cousin” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 10, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DONUT — a 5-letter word that begins with D and ends with T.
This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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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Sunday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Bagel cousin”
What is the answer to “Bagel cousin” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is DONUT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Bagel cousin”?
The answer DONUT contains 5 letters.
Was “Bagel cousin” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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