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“Large sea duck”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Large sea duck”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 9, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter R
E ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E I D E R

The answer to “Large sea duck” is EIDER

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Mar 9, 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 E starts with

The clue “Large sea duck” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 9, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EIDER — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with R.

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 “Large sea duck”

What is the answer to “Large sea duck” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EIDER — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Large sea duck”?

The answer EIDER contains 5 letters.

Was “Large sea duck” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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