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“German surname not related to furry friends”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “German surname not related to furry friends”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, November 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter K
Last letter Z
K ? ? Z

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

K A T Z

The answer to “German surname not related to furry friends” is KATZ

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Nov 22, 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 K starts with

The clue “German surname not related to furry friends” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, November 22, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is KATZ — a 4-letter word that begins with K and ends with Z.

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 “German surname not related to furry friends”

What is the answer to “German surname not related to furry friends” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is KATZ — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “German surname not related to furry friends”?

The answer KATZ contains 4 letters.

Was “German surname not related to furry friends” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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