“"Halls of Montezuma" org.”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"Halls of Montezuma" org.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 4, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 4
First letter U
Last letter C
U ? ? C

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

U S M C

The answer to “"Halls of Montezuma" org.” is USMC

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jun 4, 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 U starts with

The clue “"Halls of Montezuma" org.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 4, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is USMC — a 4-letter word that begins with U and ends with C.

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 “"Halls of Montezuma" org.”

What is the answer to “"Halls of Montezuma" org.” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is USMC — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Halls of Montezuma" org.”?

The answer USMC contains 4 letters.

Was “"Halls of Montezuma" org.” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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