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“Caught some elusive prey”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Caught some elusive prey”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter D
E ? ? ? D

A 5-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E E L E D

The answer to “Caught some elusive prey” is EELED

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Aug 16, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Caught some elusive prey” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 16, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is EELED — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with D.

This answer contains 3 vowels 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Caught some elusive prey”

What is the answer to “Caught some elusive prey” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EELED — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Caught some elusive prey”?

The answer EELED contains 5 letters.

Was “Caught some elusive prey” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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