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“Pet adoption group: Abbr.”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pet adoption group: Abbr.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter A
S ? ? A

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

S P C A

The answer to “Pet adoption group: Abbr.” is SPCA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Mar 9, 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 S starts with

The clue “Pet adoption group: Abbr.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SPCA — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with A.

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 SPCA

SPCA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Pet adoption group: Abbr.”

What is the answer to “Pet adoption group: Abbr.” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SPCA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, March 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pet adoption group: Abbr.”?

The answer SPCA contains 4 letters.

Was “Pet adoption group: Abbr.” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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