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“Dog walkers' needs”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Dog walkers' needs”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter L
Last letter S
L ? ? ? ? ? S

A 7-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L E A S H E S

The answer to “Dog walkers' needs” is LEASHES

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Aug 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Dog walkers' needs” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 24, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is LEASHES — a 7-letter word that begins with L and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 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 “Dog walkers' needs”

What is the answer to “Dog walkers' needs” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LEASHES — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Dog walkers' needs”?

The answer LEASHES contains 7 letters.

Was “Dog walkers' needs” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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