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“Shaggy dogs”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Shaggy dogs”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? ? ? ? S

A 7-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A F G H A N S

The answer to “Shaggy dogs” is AFGHANS

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Jun 11, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 2 29% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Shaggy dogs” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is AFGHANS — a 7-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 5 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 “Shaggy dogs”

What is the answer to “Shaggy dogs” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AFGHANS — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Shaggy dogs”?

The answer AFGHANS contains 7 letters.

Was “Shaggy dogs” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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