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“Large dog from West Asia”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Large dog from West Asia”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, May 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter A
Last letter D
A ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 11-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A F G H A N H O U N D

The answer to “Large dog from West Asia” is AFGHANHOUND

Letters 11
Direction Across
Published May 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 11 positions
Vowels 4 36% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Large dog from West Asia” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is AFGHANHOUND — a 11-letter word that begins with A and ends with D.

This answer contains 4 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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Frequently asked questions about “Large dog from West Asia”

What is the answer to “Large dog from West Asia” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AFGHANHOUND — a 11-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Large dog from West Asia”?

The answer AFGHANHOUND contains 11 letters.

Was “Large dog from West Asia” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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