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“Basic training”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Basic training”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

A B C S

The answer to “Basic training” is ABCS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Basic training” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ABCS — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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.

Other clues with the answer ABCS

ABCS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Basic training”

What is the answer to “Basic training” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ABCS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Basic training”?

The answer ABCS contains 4 letters.

Was “Basic training” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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