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“Kiwi's huge long-gone relative”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Kiwi's huge long-gone relative”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 1, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 12 letters

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Letters 12
First letter E
Last letter D
E ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 12-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E L E P H A N T B I R D

The answer to “Kiwi's huge long-gone relative” is ELEPHANTBIRD

Letters 12
Direction Across
Published Jun 1, 2025

Letter analysis: the 12-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 11 of 12 positions
Vowels 4 33% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Kiwi's huge long-gone relative” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 1, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ELEPHANTBIRD — a 12-letter word that begins with E and ends with D.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 8 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 “Kiwi's huge long-gone relative”

What is the answer to “Kiwi's huge long-gone relative” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ELEPHANTBIRD — a 12-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Kiwi's huge long-gone relative”?

The answer ELEPHANTBIRD contains 12 letters.

Was “Kiwi's huge long-gone relative” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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