Crossword clue

“Like a sunset silhouette”

This clue appeared as 12-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
REARLIT
Letters7
Starts withR
Ends withT
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 18, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like a sunset silhouette” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 18, 2026 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with R and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for August 18, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like a sunset silhouette” clue?+

The answer is REARLIT (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 18, 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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