“Perform sentry duty”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Perform sentry duty”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, July 22, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 10
First letter S
Last letter H
S ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? H

A 10-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

S T A N D W A T C H

The answer to “Perform sentry duty” is STANDWATCH

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Jul 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 10 positions
Vowels 2 20% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Perform sentry duty” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is STANDWATCH — a 10-letter word that begins with S and ends with H.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 8 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 “Perform sentry duty”

What is the answer to “Perform sentry duty” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is STANDWATCH — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Perform sentry duty”?

The answer STANDWATCH contains 10 letters.

Was “Perform sentry duty” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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