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“Signals sounded in schools”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Signals sounded in schools”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter B
Last letter S
B ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

B E L L S

The answer to “Signals sounded in schools” is BELLS

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Apr 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Signals sounded in schools” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is BELLS — a 5-letter word that begins with B and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Signals sounded in schools”

What is the answer to “Signals sounded in schools” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BELLS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Signals sounded in schools”?

The answer BELLS contains 5 letters.

Was “Signals sounded in schools” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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