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“Deer relative”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Deer relative”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 10, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter K
E ? K

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

E L K

The answer to “Deer relative” is ELK

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jan 10, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Deer relative” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 10, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ELK — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with K.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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.

Other clues with the answer ELK

ELK has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Large deer” Apr 8, 2026 “Large deer” Mar 31, 2026 “Yellowstone grazer” Feb 4, 2026 “Caribou cousin” Dec 14, 2025 “Caribou kin” Oct 9, 2025 “Deer family member” Sep 23, 2025 “Antlered beast” Jul 20, 2025 “Grand Tetons grazer” Apr 10, 2025 “Antlered animal” Feb 3, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Deer relative”

What is the answer to “Deer relative” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ELK — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, January 10, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Deer relative”?

The answer ELK contains 3 letters.

Was “Deer relative” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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