One of three NHL squads in New York State crossword clue
49 Across · WSJ Crossword, August 7, 2026 · 6 letters
Explanation
The answer to “One of three NHL squads in New York State” is SABRES. It appears as 49 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of August 7, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “Military Dress” by Alan DerKazarian, and it fills 6 squares running left to right from row 7, column 16 of the 21×21 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with S and ends with S, and contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Friday puzzles are the Journal’s contest crosswords with a hidden meta answer, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer SABRES:
- Buffalo teamAug 24, 2026