What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Leaves flabbergasted" from August 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Leaves flabbergasted”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

STUNS

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 24, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Leaves flabbergasted” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 24, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Leaves flabbergasted” clue?+

The answer is STUNS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 24, 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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