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“Rescue dog or cat”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Rescue dog or cat”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 10, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? ? ? ? E

A 7-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A D O P T E E

The answer to “Rescue dog or cat” is ADOPTEE

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published May 10, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 4 57% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Rescue dog or cat” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 10, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ADOPTEE — a 7-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 vowels 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Rescue dog or cat”

What is the answer to “Rescue dog or cat” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ADOPTEE — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Rescue dog or cat”?

The answer ADOPTEE contains 7 letters.

Was “Rescue dog or cat” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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