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“Bites of the Big Apple”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bites of the Big Apple”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, June 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter B
Last letter S
B ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 9-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

B A G E L D O G S

The answer to “Bites of the Big Apple” is BAGELDOGS

Letters 9
Direction Down
Published Jun 20, 2026

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 9 positions
Vowels 3 33% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Bites of the Big Apple” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, June 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BAGELDOGS — a 9-letter word that begins with B and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 6 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 “Bites of the Big Apple”

What is the answer to “Bites of the Big Apple” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BAGELDOGS — a 9-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Bites of the Big Apple”?

The answer BAGELDOGS contains 9 letters.

Was “Bites of the Big Apple” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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