Bilko and Snorkel (Abbr.) Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Bilko and Snorkel (Abbr.)" in today's crossword puzzle has the answer "SGTS." This abbreviation stands for "sergeants."

Here is an explanation of why this clue has this answer:

• 1. The clue mentions "Bilko and Snorkel." Both of these names are associated with military-themed sitcoms from the 1950s and 1960s.
• 2. In these sitcoms, "Bilko" refers to Sergeant Bilko, the central character in "The Phil Silvers Show," which ran from 1955 to 1959. Sergeant Bilko, played by Phil Silvers, was a conniving and humorous sergeant in the United States Army.
• 3. On the other hand, "Snorkel" is a reference to Sergeant Snorkel, a character from the comic strip "Beetle Bailey." Sergeant Snorkel, created by Mort Walker in 1950, is also a sergeant in the Army. He is known for his strictness and his attempts to discipline the main character, Private Beetle Bailey.
• 4. Combining the names "Bilko" and "Snorkel" in the clue suggests the common characteristic of both characters being sergeants in the military.
• 5. Therefore, the abbreviated answer "SGTS" is an appropriate response to the clue as it represents the rank of "sergeants."

In conclusion, the clue "Bilko and Snorkel (Abbr.)" in today's crossword puzzle leads us to the answer "SGTS" because both Bilko and Snorkel are sergeant characters from military-themed shows.

 The Crossword clue "Bilko and Snorkel (Abbr.)" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
USA Today	19 August 2017	SGTS