Crossword clue
“Dress hat that West Pointers call a “tarbucket””
This clue appeared as 14-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SHAKOLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withO
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Dress hat that West Pointers call a “tarbucket”” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 16, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with O.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Dress hat that West Pointers call a “tarbucket”” clue?+
The answer is SHAKO (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 16, 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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