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“Have a newborn cow”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Have a newborn cow”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter C
Last letter E
C ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C A L V E

The answer to “Have a newborn cow” is CALVE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Aug 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Have a newborn cow” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CALVE — a 5-letter word that begins with C and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Have a newborn cow”

What is the answer to “Have a newborn cow” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CALVE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Have a newborn cow”?

The answer CALVE contains 5 letters.

Was “Have a newborn cow” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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