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“Lion or leopard”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Lion or leopard”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter C
Last letter T
C ? T

A 3-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

C A T

The answer to “Lion or leopard” is CAT

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Oct 20, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Lion or leopard” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CAT — a 3-letter word that begins with C and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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.

Other clues with the answer CAT

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Frequently asked questions about “Lion or leopard”

What is the answer to “Lion or leopard” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CAT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Lion or leopard”?

The answer CAT contains 3 letters.

Was “Lion or leopard” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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