What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Battling militarily" from June 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Battling militarily”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ATWAR

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 2, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Battling militarily” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 2, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Battling militarily” clue?+

The answer is ATWAR (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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