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“Mythical ocean menace”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mythical ocean menace”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, May 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter S
Last letter R
S ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? R

A 10-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S E A M O N S T E R

The answer to “Mythical ocean menace” is SEAMONSTER

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published May 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Mythical ocean menace” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SEAMONSTER — a 10-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “Mythical ocean menace”

What is the answer to “Mythical ocean menace” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SEAMONSTER — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Mythical ocean menace”?

The answer SEAMONSTER contains 10 letters.

Was “Mythical ocean menace” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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