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“Ground cover for backpackers”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Ground cover for backpackers”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, November 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter P
T ? ? P

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

T A R P

The answer to “Ground cover for backpackers” is TARP

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Nov 5, 2026

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 T starts with

The clue “Ground cover for backpackers” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, November 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TARP — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with P.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Ground cover for backpackers”

What is the answer to “Ground cover for backpackers” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TARP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Ground cover for backpackers”?

The answer TARP contains 4 letters.

Was “Ground cover for backpackers” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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