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“Civilian defense force”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Civilian defense force”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter M
Last letter A
M ? ? ? ? ? A

A 7-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

M I L I T I A

The answer to “Civilian defense force” is MILITIA

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Jun 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 7 positions
Vowels 4 57% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Civilian defense force” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MILITIA — a 7-letter word that begins with M and ends with A.

This answer contains 4 vowels 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Civilian defense force”

What is the answer to “Civilian defense force” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MILITIA — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Civilian defense force”?

The answer MILITIA contains 7 letters.

Was “Civilian defense force” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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