Crossword clue

“Helm a 2012 Denzel Washington movie?”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
DIRECTFLIGHT
Letters12
Starts withD
Ends withT
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 4, 202612 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Helm a 2012 Denzel Washington movie?” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 4, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with D and ends with T, 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 “Helm a 2012 Denzel Washington movie?” clue?+

The answer is DIRECTFLIGHT (12 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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