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“Comrade in battle”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Comrade in battle”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, November 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter Y
A ? ? Y

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A L L Y

The answer to “Comrade in battle” is ALLY

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Nov 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Comrade in battle” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALLY — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with Y.

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 ALLY

ALLY has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Wartime partner” Oct 27, 2026 “Wartime partner” Aug 19, 2026 “Friend in battle” Jun 24, 2026 “Join forces (with)” Dec 5, 2025 “Friendly nation” Oct 12, 2025 “Partner in war” Sep 2, 2025 “Supportive friend” May 11, 2025 “Compatriot” Jan 31, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Comrade in battle”

What is the answer to “Comrade in battle” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALLY — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, November 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Comrade in battle”?

The answer ALLY contains 4 letters.

Was “Comrade in battle” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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