Crossword clue
“Sad”
This clue appeared as 18-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
BLUELetters4
Starts withB
Ends withE
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| DOWN | 4 | 1 of 2 |
| BLUE | 4 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Sad” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 5, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with B and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for August 5, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Sad” clue?+
The answer is BLUE (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 5, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on August 5, 2026.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for August 5, 2026, or browse every date on the WSJ Crossword hub.