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“Cricket predator”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Cricket predator”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter M
Last letter S
M ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

M A N T I S

The answer to “Cricket predator” is MANTIS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jul 18, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Cricket predator” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MANTIS — a 6-letter word that begins with M and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Cricket predator”

What is the answer to “Cricket predator” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MANTIS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Cricket predator”?

The answer MANTIS contains 6 letters.

Was “Cricket predator” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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