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“Woolly beasts”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Woolly beasts”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 23, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter L
Last letter S
L ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L A M B S

The answer to “Woolly beasts” is LAMBS

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Aug 23, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Woolly beasts” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LAMBS — a 5-letter word that begins with L and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Woolly beasts”

What is the answer to “Woolly beasts” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LAMBS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Woolly beasts”?

The answer LAMBS contains 5 letters.

Was “Woolly beasts” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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