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“Pledge drives”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pledge drives”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 17, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter R
Last letter S
R ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

R U S H E S

The answer to “Pledge drives” is RUSHES

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Jan 17, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Pledge drives” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 17, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is RUSHES — a 6-letter word that begins with R and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Pledge drives”

What is the answer to “Pledge drives” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RUSHES — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pledge drives”?

The answer RUSHES contains 6 letters.

Was “Pledge drives” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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