Crossword clue

“Wears”

This clue appeared as 33-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HASON
Letters5
Starts withH
Ends withN
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 19, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Wears” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 19, 2026 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Wears” clue?+

The answer is HASON (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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