Crossword clue

“Easy victim”

This clue appeared as 13-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PATSY
Letters5
Starts withP
Ends withY
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 11, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Easy victim” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 11, 2026 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Easy victim” clue?+

The answer is PATSY (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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