What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Superior squads" from August 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Superior squads”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

ATEAMS

Letters6

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 20, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Superior squads” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 20, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Superior squads” clue?+

The answer is ATEAMS (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 20, 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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