Crossword clue

“Employers of some lawyers”

This clue appeared as 29-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
FIRMS
Letters5
Starts withF
Ends withS
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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Aug 22, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Employers of some lawyers” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 22, 2026 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Employers of some lawyers” clue?+

The answer is FIRMS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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