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“Flue top to keep out squirrels”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Flue top to keep out squirrels”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter C
Last letter P
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? P

A 10-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C H I M N E Y C A P

The answer to “Flue top to keep out squirrels” is CHIMNEYCAP

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Apr 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 10 positions
Vowels 3 30% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Flue top to keep out squirrels” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CHIMNEYCAP — a 10-letter word that begins with C and ends with P.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 7 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 “Flue top to keep out squirrels”

What is the answer to “Flue top to keep out squirrels” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CHIMNEYCAP — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Flue top to keep out squirrels”?

The answer CHIMNEYCAP contains 10 letters.

Was “Flue top to keep out squirrels” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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