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“Color guard gear”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Color guard gear”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, July 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter R
S ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S A B E R

The answer to “Color guard gear” is SABER

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jul 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Color guard gear” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SABER — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 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 “Color guard gear”

What is the answer to “Color guard gear” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SABER — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Color guard gear”?

The answer SABER contains 5 letters.

Was “Color guard gear” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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