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“Food for catfish”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Food for catfish”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter G
Last letter E
G ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 10-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

G R E E N A L G A E

The answer to “Food for catfish” is GREENALGAE

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Jan 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 10 positions
Vowels 5 50% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Food for catfish” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is GREENALGAE — a 10-letter word that begins with G and ends with E.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 5 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 “Food for catfish”

What is the answer to “Food for catfish” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GREENALGAE — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, January 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Food for catfish”?

The answer GREENALGAE contains 10 letters.

Was “Food for catfish” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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