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“Cocoon dweller”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Cocoon dweller”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter A
P ? ? A

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

P U P A

The answer to “Cocoon dweller” is PUPA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 4, 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 “Cocoon dweller” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 4, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is PUPA — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with A.

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 “Cocoon dweller”

What is the answer to “Cocoon dweller” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PUPA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Cocoon dweller”?

The answer PUPA contains 4 letters.

Was “Cocoon dweller” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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