Crossword clue

“Erstwhile circus staple”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
ANIMALACT
Letters9
Starts withA
Ends withT
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

Newsday Crossword
Sep 5, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Erstwhile circus staple” ran in the Newsday Crossword on September 5, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with A and ends with T, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Erstwhile circus staple” clue?+

The answer is ANIMALACT (9 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of September 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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