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“Tick or mite”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tick or mite”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, November 1, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter A
Last letter D
A ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 8-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

A R A C H N I D

The answer to “Tick or mite” is ARACHNID

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Nov 1, 2025

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 8 positions
Vowels 3 38% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Tick or mite” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, November 1, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ARACHNID — a 8-letter word that begins with A and ends with D.

This answer contains 3 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.

Other clues with the answer ARACHNID

ARACHNID has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Tick or mite”

What is the answer to “Tick or mite” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ARACHNID — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Tick or mite”?

The answer ARACHNID contains 8 letters.

Was “Tick or mite” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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