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“Seuss elephant”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Seuss elephant”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter H
Last letter N
H ? ? ? ? N

A 6-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

H O R T O N

The answer to “Seuss elephant” is HORTON

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Oct 16, 2025

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 H starts with

The clue “Seuss elephant” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 16, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is HORTON — a 6-letter word that begins with H and ends with N.

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 “Seuss elephant”

What is the answer to “Seuss elephant” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HORTON — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Seuss elephant”?

The answer HORTON contains 6 letters.

Was “Seuss elephant” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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