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“Parakeets and hamsters”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Parakeets and hamsters”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter S
P ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

P E T S

The answer to “Parakeets and hamsters” is PETS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 14, 2026

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 P starts with

The clue “Parakeets and hamsters” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PETS — a 4-letter word that begins with P 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.

Other clues with the answer PETS

PETS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Parakeets and hamsters”

What is the answer to “Parakeets and hamsters” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PETS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Parakeets and hamsters”?

The answer PETS contains 4 letters.

Was “Parakeets and hamsters” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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