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“"Sparrowlike" sonar sound”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"Sparrowlike" sonar sound”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, February 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter C
Last letter P
C ? ? ? P

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

C H I R P

The answer to “"Sparrowlike" sonar sound” is CHIRP

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “"Sparrowlike" sonar sound” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, February 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CHIRP — a 5-letter word that begins with C and ends with P.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “"Sparrowlike" sonar sound”

What is the answer to “"Sparrowlike" sonar sound” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CHIRP — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Sparrowlike" sonar sound”?

The answer CHIRP contains 5 letters.

Was “"Sparrowlike" sonar sound” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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