“Sow or cow”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sow or cow”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, April 11, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 6
First letter F
Last letter E
F ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

F E M A L E

The answer to “Sow or cow” is FEMALE

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Apr 11, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Sow or cow” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, April 11, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is FEMALE — a 6-letter word that begins with F 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 “Sow or cow”

What is the answer to “Sow or cow” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FEMALE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, April 11, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Sow or cow”?

The answer FEMALE contains 6 letters.

Was “Sow or cow” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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