What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Alter, as a skirt" from August 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Alter, as a skirt”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times

HEMUP

Letters5

Starts withH

Ends withP

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Alter, as a skirt” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 27, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Alter, as a skirt” clue?+

The answer is HEMUP (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on August 27, 2026.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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