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“Flora and fauna”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Flora and fauna”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter B
Last letter A
B ? ? ? A

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

B I O T A

The answer to “Flora and fauna” is BIOTA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Oct 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Flora and fauna” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BIOTA — a 5-letter word that begins with B and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Flora and fauna”

What is the answer to “Flora and fauna” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BIOTA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Flora and fauna”?

The answer BIOTA contains 5 letters.

Was “Flora and fauna” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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