NYT Crossword · 56 Down
“Govt.-backed security” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, November 10, 2026 as 56 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 56 Down
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- Nov 10, 2026 · 56 Down · 5 letters
- Oct 14, 2020 · 54 Down · 5 letters
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Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Govt.-backed security”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with T and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Govt.-backed security” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 56 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Govt.-backed security” crossword clue?
The answer is TNOTE (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.