Crossword clue
“Pentathletes use them”
This clue appeared as 72-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, August 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
EPEESLetters5
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Pentathletes use them” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 28, 2026 as 72-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Pentathletes use them” clue?+
The answer is EPEES (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 28, 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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