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“Mouse cousin”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mouse cousin”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter R
Last letter T
R ? T

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

R A T

The answer to “Mouse cousin” is RAT

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jun 22, 2025

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 R starts with

The clue “Mouse cousin” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 22, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is RAT — a 3-letter word that begins with R 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 RAT

RAT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Mouse cousin”

What is the answer to “Mouse cousin” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RAT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Mouse cousin”?

The answer RAT contains 3 letters.

Was “Mouse cousin” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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