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“Canaries and collies”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Canaries and collies”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter S
P ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

P E T S

The answer to “Canaries and collies” is PETS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Mar 17, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Canaries and collies” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 17, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is PETS — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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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Frequently asked questions about “Canaries and collies”

What is the answer to “Canaries and collies” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PETS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, March 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Canaries and collies”?

The answer PETS contains 4 letters.

Was “Canaries and collies” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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