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“Positioned to detect intruders”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Positioned to detect intruders”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter D
A ? ? ? D

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A R M E D

The answer to “Positioned to detect intruders” is ARMED

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jun 19, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Positioned to detect intruders” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 19, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ARMED — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with D.

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 ARMED

ARMED has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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More clues from the June 19, 2025 puzzle

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Class Notes subjects 5 ℓ · D Filled up on 3 ℓ · D High-minded 5 ℓ · D Fiesta fare 4 ℓ · D Philanthropic focus 4 ℓ · D Low-tech sect 5 ℓ · A Blue hue 5 ℓ · D Film facts website 4 ℓ · D Some donations 4 ℓ · A Bookstore section 6 ℓ · D Mask part 4 ℓ · D Sudden increase 4 ℓ · D Hair-raising 6 ℓ · D Most Marines 3 ℓ · D Khaki cousins 4 ℓ · A Extra-long 4 ℓ · D Coming right up 6 ℓ · D Kitchen assortment 6 ℓ · D Longtime peace advocate 7 ℓ · A Get done 5 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “Positioned to detect intruders”

What is the answer to “Positioned to detect intruders” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ARMED — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Positioned to detect intruders”?

The answer ARMED contains 5 letters.

Was “Positioned to detect intruders” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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