“Service academy studies”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Service academy studies”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 16, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Service academy studies” is WARS
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Service academy studies” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is WARS — a 4-letter word that begins with W and ends with S.
This answer contains 1 vowel 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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Friday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Service academy studies”
What is the answer to “Service academy studies” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is WARS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, January 16, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Service academy studies”?
The answer WARS contains 4 letters.
Was “Service academy studies” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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