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“Joined forces”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Joined forces”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, June 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter C
Last letter S
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 11-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

C O N S O R T I U M S

The answer to “Joined forces” is CONSORTIUMS

Letters 11
Direction Down
Published Jun 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 11 positions
Vowels 4 36% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Joined forces” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, June 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CONSORTIUMS — a 11-letter word that begins with C and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 7 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 “Joined forces”

What is the answer to “Joined forces” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CONSORTIUMS — a 11-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Joined forces”?

The answer CONSORTIUMS contains 11 letters.

Was “Joined forces” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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