Camp Pendleton letters Crossword Clue

Today's (17 August 2018) crossword provided to us by The Washington Post and the clue is "Camp Pendleton letters".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Camp Pendleton letters" leads to the answer "USMC." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. Acronym: "USMC" stands for "United States Marine Corps," referring to the military branch that is often associated with and based at Camp Pendleton.
2. Location: Camp Pendleton is a major training base located in Southern California, and the presence of the letter "M" in the answer points to "Marine."
3. Common Knowledge: It is a known fact or easily researchable that the acronym "USMC" is specifically linked to the military activities at Camp Pendleton.

Therefore, the answer "USMC" aligns perfectly with the clue "Camp Pendleton letters" in today's crossword puzzle.

 The Crossword clue "Camp Pendleton letters" published 4 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Washington Post	17 August 2018	USMC
L.A. Times Daily	17 August 2018	USMC