“Long-gone bird”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Long-gone bird”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 5, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Long-gone bird” is DODO
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Long-gone bird” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 5, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DODO — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with O.
This answer contains 2 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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Thursday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Long-gone bird”
What is the answer to “Long-gone bird” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is DODO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Long-gone bird”?
The answer DODO contains 4 letters.
Was “Long-gone bird” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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