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“Mammals that fly”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mammals that fly”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, July 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter B
Last letter S
B ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

B A T S

The answer to “Mammals that fly” is BATS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Mammals that fly” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, July 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is BATS — a 4-letter word that begins with B and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Mammals that fly”

What is the answer to “Mammals that fly” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BATS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, July 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Mammals that fly”?

The answer BATS contains 4 letters.

Was “Mammals that fly” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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