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“Parakeets and poodles”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Parakeets and poodles”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, November 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

P E T S

The answer to “Parakeets and poodles” is PETS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Nov 4, 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 P starts with

The clue “Parakeets and poodles” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 as a down 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 poodles”

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

The verified answer is PETS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

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

The answer PETS contains 4 letters.

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

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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