Crossword clue

“Prepares for wrestling practice, say”

This clue appeared as 39-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
PAIRSUP
Letters7
Starts withP
Ends withP
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 27, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Prepares for wrestling practice, say” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 27, 2026 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P and ends with P, 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 “Prepares for wrestling practice, say” clue?+

The answer is PAIRSUP (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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