“Reindeer cousin”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Reindeer cousin”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, October 9, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Reindeer cousin” is ELK
Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Reindeer cousin” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ELK — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with K.
This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 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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Friday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Reindeer cousin”
What is the answer to “Reindeer cousin” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is ELK — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, October 9, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Reindeer cousin”?
The answer ELK contains 3 letters.
Was “Reindeer cousin” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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