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“Person used as a dupe”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Person used as a dupe”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter C
Last letter W
C ? ? ? ? ? W

A 7-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

C A T S P A W

The answer to “Person used as a dupe” is CATSPAW

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Oct 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 2 29% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Person used as a dupe” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CATSPAW — a 7-letter word that begins with C and ends with W.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 5 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 “Person used as a dupe”

What is the answer to “Person used as a dupe” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CATSPAW — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Person used as a dupe”?

The answer CATSPAW contains 7 letters.

Was “Person used as a dupe” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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