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“"When pigs fly!"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"When pigs fly!"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter N
Last letter R
N ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

N E V E R

The answer to “"When pigs fly!"” is NEVER

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter N starts with

The clue “"When pigs fly!"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NEVER — a 5-letter word that begins with N and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “"When pigs fly!"”

What is the answer to “"When pigs fly!"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NEVER — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, February 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"When pigs fly!"”?

The answer NEVER contains 5 letters.

Was “"When pigs fly!"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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