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“"Laughing" African beast”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"Laughing" African beast”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, April 21, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

H Y E N A

The answer to “"Laughing" African beast” is HYENA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Apr 21, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “"Laughing" African beast” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, April 21, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is HYENA — a 5-letter word that begins with H and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “"Laughing" African beast”

What is the answer to “"Laughing" African beast” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HYENA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, April 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “"Laughing" African beast”?

The answer HYENA contains 5 letters.

Was “"Laughing" African beast” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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