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“Caribou cousin”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Caribou cousin”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, December 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter K
E ? K

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E L K

The answer to “Caribou cousin” is ELK

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Dec 14, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Caribou cousin” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ELK — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with K.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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.

Other clues with the answer ELK

ELK has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Large deer” Apr 8, 2026 “Large deer” Mar 31, 2026 “Yellowstone grazer” Feb 4, 2026 “Caribou kin” Oct 9, 2025 “Deer family member” Sep 23, 2025 “Antlered beast” Jul 20, 2025 “Grand Tetons grazer” Apr 10, 2025 “Antlered animal” Feb 3, 2025 “Deer relative” Jan 10, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Caribou cousin”

What is the answer to “Caribou cousin” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ELK — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Caribou cousin”?

The answer ELK contains 3 letters.

Was “Caribou cousin” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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