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“Unlikely sighting”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Unlikely sighting”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter R
Last letter S
R ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 8-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

R A R A A V I S

The answer to “Unlikely sighting” is RARAAVIS

Letters 8
Direction Across
Published Jul 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 8 positions
Vowels 4 50% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Unlikely sighting” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 25, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is RARAAVIS — a 8-letter word that begins with R and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 vowels 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 “Unlikely sighting”

What is the answer to “Unlikely sighting” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RARAAVIS — a 8-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Unlikely sighting”?

The answer RARAAVIS contains 8 letters.

Was “Unlikely sighting” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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