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“Security guard, often”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Security guard, often”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter P
E ? ? ? P

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E X C O P

The answer to “Security guard, often” is EXCOP

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published May 4, 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 E starts with

The clue “Security guard, often” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 4, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EXCOP — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with P.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Security guard, often”

What is the answer to “Security guard, often” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EXCOP — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Security guard, often”?

The answer EXCOP contains 5 letters.

Was “Security guard, often” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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