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“Color of cattle, cats, etc.”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Color of cattle, cats, etc.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, May 30, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter N
R ? ? N

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

R O A N

The answer to “Color of cattle, cats, etc.” is ROAN

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 30, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Color of cattle, cats, etc.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, May 30, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ROAN — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with N.

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 “Color of cattle, cats, etc.”

What is the answer to “Color of cattle, cats, etc.” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ROAN — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Color of cattle, cats, etc.”?

The answer ROAN contains 4 letters.

Was “Color of cattle, cats, etc.” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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