Curfew inspection

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A BEDCHECK is an inspection to confirm that people—often children, students, or military personnel—are in bed after curfew. It is a compound noun formed from “bed” and “check.”

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A nighttime inspection of beds in a dormitory.

Eugene Sheffer Crossword

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The answer to “Curfew inspection” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is BEDCHECK — a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 26, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 52-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Curfew inspection” answer

BEDCHECK (8 letters)

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When else has “Curfew inspection” appeared?

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August 26, 2026 (most recent) → BEDCHECK. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Curfew inspection”?

The answer is BEDCHECK, a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Curfew inspection”?

8 letters: BEDCHECK.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 26, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 52-Across.

Can “Curfew inspection” have a different answer?

Yes — Eugene Sheffer sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Eugene Sheffer answers?

The full grid for August 26, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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