Sheriff's backup Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Sheriff's backup” from the New York Times crossword of April 15, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, APRIL 15, 2026
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POSSE is the answer to “Sheriff's backup”. It means a body of men summoned to aid a peace officer.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A body of men summoned to aid a peace officer.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: OESPS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Hip-hop collective”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Sheriff's backup”?
POSSE, 5 letters: a body of men summoned to aid a peace officer.
When was “Sheriff's backup” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of April 15, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with P.