“Hunting illegally”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hunting illegally”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 18, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Hunting illegally” is POACHINGGAME
Letter analysis: the 12-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Hunting illegally” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is POACHINGGAME — a 12-letter word that begins with P and ends with E.
This answer contains 5 vowels and 7 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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What is the answer to “Hunting illegally” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is POACHINGGAME — a 12-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Hunting illegally”?
The answer POACHINGGAME contains 12 letters.
Was “Hunting illegally” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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