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“Swimmer with 100+ vertebrae”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Swimmer with 100+ vertebrae”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, June 7, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter L
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A 3-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E E L

The answer to “Swimmer with 100+ vertebrae” is EEL

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jun 7, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Swimmer with 100+ vertebrae” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, June 7, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EEL — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Swimmer with 100+ vertebrae”

What is the answer to “Swimmer with 100+ vertebrae” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EEL — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Swimmer with 100+ vertebrae”?

The answer EEL contains 3 letters.

Was “Swimmer with 100+ vertebrae” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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