What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "20-Across foes in the 1940s" from August 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“20-Across foes in the 1940s”

This clue appeared as 39-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

AXIS

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “20-Across foes in the 1940s” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 5, 2026 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “20-Across foes in the 1940s” clue?+

The answer is AXIS (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 5, 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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