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“Predatory insects”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Predatory insects”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter D
Last letter S
D ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 11-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

D R A G O N F L I E S

The answer to “Predatory insects” is DRAGONFLIES

Letters 11
Direction Across
Published Oct 18, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 11 of 11 positions
Vowels 4 36% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Predatory insects” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DRAGONFLIES — a 11-letter word that begins with D and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 7 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 “Predatory insects”

What is the answer to “Predatory insects” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DRAGONFLIES — a 11-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Predatory insects”?

The answer DRAGONFLIES contains 11 letters.

Was “Predatory insects” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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