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“Egret or eagle”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Egret or eagle”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter B
Last letter D
B ? ? D

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

B I R D

The answer to “Egret or eagle” is BIRD

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Egret or eagle” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is BIRD — a 4-letter word that begins with B and ends with D.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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 “Egret or eagle”

What is the answer to “Egret or eagle” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BIRD — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Egret or eagle”?

The answer BIRD contains 4 letters.

Was “Egret or eagle” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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