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“Chinese lap dog, for short”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Chinese lap dog, for short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 9, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter E
P ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

P E K E

The answer to “Chinese lap dog, for short” is PEKE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jul 9, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Chinese lap dog, for short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is PEKE — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 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 “Chinese lap dog, for short”

What is the answer to “Chinese lap dog, for short” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PEKE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Chinese lap dog, for short”?

The answer PEKE contains 4 letters.

Was “Chinese lap dog, for short” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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