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“Goldfish or gerbil”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Goldfish or gerbil”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter P
Last letter T
P ? T

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

P E T

The answer to “Goldfish or gerbil” is PET

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jun 10, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Goldfish or gerbil” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PET — a 3-letter word that begins with P and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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.

Other clues with the answer PET

PET has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Kitty or hamster” Jun 8, 2026 “Puppy or parrot” Dec 7, 2025 “Household dog or cat” Nov 5, 2025 “Most favored” Jul 17, 2025 “Gerbil or goldfish” Jul 13, 2025 “Parakeet or poodle” Jun 29, 2025 “Doggie or kitty” May 12, 2025 “Canary or hamster” May 5, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Goldfish or gerbil”

What is the answer to “Goldfish or gerbil” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PET — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Goldfish or gerbil”?

The answer PET contains 3 letters.

Was “Goldfish or gerbil” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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