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“Seagoing thief”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Seagoing thief”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, December 2, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter P
Last letter E
P ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

P I R A T E

The answer to “Seagoing thief” is PIRATE

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Dec 2, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Seagoing thief” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is PIRATE — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 “Seagoing thief”

What is the answer to “Seagoing thief” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PIRATE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Seagoing thief”?

The answer PIRATE contains 6 letters.

Was “Seagoing thief” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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