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“Stinging insect”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Stinging insect”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 12 letters

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Letters 12
First letter Y
Last letter T
Y ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? T

A 12-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

Y E L L O W J A C K E T

The answer to “Stinging insect” is YELLOWJACKET

Letters 12
Direction Across
Published Jun 15, 2025

Letter analysis: the 12-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 12 positions
Vowels 4 33% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter Y starts with

The clue “Stinging insect” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 15, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is YELLOWJACKET — a 12-letter word that begins with Y and ends with T.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 8 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 “Stinging insect”

What is the answer to “Stinging insect” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is YELLOWJACKET — a 12-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Stinging insect”?

The answer YELLOWJACKET contains 12 letters.

Was “Stinging insect” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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