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“Breathed like a hot dog”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Breathed like a hot dog”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter P
Last letter D
P ? ? ? ? D

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

P A N T E D

The answer to “Breathed like a hot dog” is PANTED

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Apr 29, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Breathed like a hot dog” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PANTED — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Breathed like a hot dog”

What is the answer to “Breathed like a hot dog” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PANTED — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Breathed like a hot dog”?

The answer PANTED contains 6 letters.

Was “Breathed like a hot dog” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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