Crossword clue

“A bit more than 2,000 yards”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
SEAMILE
Letters7
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 25, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “A bit more than 2,000 yards” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 25, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “A bit more than 2,000 yards” clue?+

The answer is SEAMILE (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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