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“Having caught bugs”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Having caught bugs”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter B
Last letter D
B ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 10-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

B E T A T E S T E D

The answer to “Having caught bugs” is BETATESTED

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Jul 18, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Having caught bugs” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is BETATESTED — a 10-letter word that begins with B and ends with D.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “Having caught bugs”

What is the answer to “Having caught bugs” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BETATESTED — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Having caught bugs”?

The answer BETATESTED contains 10 letters.

Was “Having caught bugs” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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