What is the answer to "Elite mil. force since 1775" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Elite mil. force since 1775" is USMC (4 letters).

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Elite mil. force since 1775 WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 17, 2026 puzzle

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USMC

4 letters · Down · last seen September 17, 2026

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