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“Airport screeners' org.”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Airport screeners' org.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 3, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter A
T ? A

A 3-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

T S A

The answer to “Airport screeners' org.” is TSA

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jan 3, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Airport screeners' org.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TSA — a 3-letter word that begins with T and ends with A.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 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 TSA

TSA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Bag-screening org.” Jun 14, 2026 “Bag-screening org.” May 31, 2026 “Airport safety agency: Abbr.” Feb 23, 2026 “Passenger screening org.” Dec 17, 2025 “Baggage screening group: Abbr.” Oct 13, 2025 “Airport safety org.” Jul 8, 2025 “Air Marshal employer” Jul 4, 2025 “Airport safety agcy.” Jun 1, 2025 “Frisky bunch?” Apr 26, 2025 “Luggage screeners' org.” Apr 2, 2025 “Airport screening agency: Abbr.” Mar 3, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Airport screeners' org.”

What is the answer to “Airport screeners' org.” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TSA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Airport screeners' org.”?

The answer TSA contains 3 letters.

Was “Airport screeners' org.” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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