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“Squad of best players”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Squad of best players”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, September 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter M
A ? ? ? M

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A T E A M

The answer to “Squad of best players” is ATEAM

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Sep 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Squad of best players” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, September 22, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ATEAM — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with M.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 ATEAM

ATEAM has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Starting lineup” Nov 9, 2025 “Main sports squad” Aug 20, 2025 “Top players” May 15, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Squad of best players”

What is the answer to “Squad of best players” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATEAM — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, September 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Squad of best players”?

The answer ATEAM contains 5 letters.

Was “Squad of best players” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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