Black ___ (secret military missions, say) — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the January 11 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
OPS
3 letters
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Black ___ (secret missions, for short)
OPS
3
Photo ___ (media events, for short)
OPS
3
Special-___ (super secret military missions, for short)
OPS
3
Photo ___ (media events, for short)
OPS
3
"Call of Duty: Black ___" (video game)
OPS
3
Special-___ (supersecret military missions, for short)
OPS
3
Special ___ (military missions)
OPS
3
Special ___ (military activities)
OPS
3
Special ___ (military activities)
OPS
3
Black ___ (secret missions)
OPS
3
Photo ___ (media events)
OPS
3
Military word after "special" or "black," for short
OPS
3
Dead ___ (road that leads to nowhere)
END
3
Precious stone
GEM
3
Carry-___ (in-flight luggage)
ONS
3
Sticky stuff
GOO
3
Actress ___ Gardner of "Mogambo"
AVA
3
Inventor's spark
IDEA
4
Boat propellers
OARS
4
Put into words
SAY
3
Pigeon or robin's home
NEST
4
Deal sealer when used after "hand" ... or before 28a left it incomplete, word for a beverage ordered with burgers
SHAKE
5
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