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“Russian scientist known for his dogs”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Russian scientist known for his dogs”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 28, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter P
Last letter V
P ? ? ? ? V

A 6-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

P A V L O V

The answer to “Russian scientist known for his dogs” is PAVLOV

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Jan 28, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Russian scientist known for his dogs” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PAVLOV — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with V.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Russian scientist known for his dogs”

What is the answer to “Russian scientist known for his dogs” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PAVLOV — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Russian scientist known for his dogs”?

The answer PAVLOV contains 6 letters.

Was “Russian scientist known for his dogs” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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