Crossword clue
“Backup strategy”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
PLANBLetters5
Starts withP
Ends withB
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Backup strategy” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 17, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with B, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Backup strategy” clue?+
The answer is PLANB (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 17, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on August 17, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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