What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Song of triumph" from August 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Song of triumph”

This clue appeared as 69-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PAEAN

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withN

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 27, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Song of triumph” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 27, 2026 as 69-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with N, 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 “Song of triumph” clue?+

The answer is PAEAN (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 27, 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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