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“Service members”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Service members”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter C
Last letter S
C ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

C U P S

The answer to “Service members” is CUPS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 11, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Service members” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CUPS — a 4-letter word that begins with C 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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Frequently asked questions about “Service members”

What is the answer to “Service members” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CUPS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Service members”?

The answer CUPS contains 4 letters.

Was “Service members” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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