“Boy Scout groups”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Boy Scout groups”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 30, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 6
First letter T
Last letter S
T ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

T R O O P S

The answer to “Boy Scout groups” is TROOPS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jul 30, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Boy Scout groups” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TROOPS — a 6-letter word that begins with T and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Boy Scout groups”

What is the answer to “Boy Scout groups” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TROOPS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Boy Scout groups”?

The answer TROOPS contains 6 letters.

Was “Boy Scout groups” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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