What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Sam the Minuteman’s sch." from August 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sam the Minuteman’s sch.”

This clue appeared as 26-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

UMASS

Letters5

Starts withU

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Sam the Minuteman’s sch.” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 5, 2026 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with U and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sam the Minuteman’s sch.” clue?+

The answer is UMASS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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