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“Japanese dog”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Japanese dog”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter A
A ? ? ? A

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A K I T A

The answer to “Japanese dog” is AKITA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 8, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Japanese dog” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is AKITA — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Japanese dog”

What is the answer to “Japanese dog” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AKITA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Japanese dog”?

The answer AKITA contains 5 letters.

Was “Japanese dog” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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