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“Fish's propulsion aid”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fish's propulsion aid”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, October 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter T
Last letter N
T ? ? ? ? ? N

A 7-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

T A I L F I N

The answer to “Fish's propulsion aid” is TAILFIN

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Oct 16, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Fish's propulsion aid” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TAILFIN — a 7-letter word that begins with T and ends with N.

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 “Fish's propulsion aid”

What is the answer to “Fish's propulsion aid” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TAILFIN — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, October 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fish's propulsion aid”?

The answer TAILFIN contains 7 letters.

Was “Fish's propulsion aid” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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