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“Home security device”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Home security device”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, August 5, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter M
A ? ? ? M

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A L A R M

The answer to “Home security device” is ALARM

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Aug 5, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Home security device” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALARM — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with M.

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.

Other clues with the answer ALARM

ALARM has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Rattle” Nov 8, 2025 “Clock's wake-up sound” Sep 8, 2025 “Clock's wake-up sound” Aug 11, 2025 “Warning signal” Aug 10, 2025 “Car's security device” Apr 29, 2025 “Cause dread for” Mar 7, 2025 “Clock's wake-up sound” Feb 24, 2025

More clues from the August 5, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Home security device”

What is the answer to “Home security device” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALARM — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Home security device”?

The answer ALARM contains 5 letters.

Was “Home security device” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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