What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Ship’s spine" from August 11, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Ship’s spine”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

KEEL

Letters4

Starts withK

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 11, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Ship’s spine” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 11, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with K and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ship’s spine” clue?+

The answer is KEEL (4 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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