What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Smirks" from July 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Smirks”

This clue appeared as 41-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

SLYGRINS

Letters8

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 3, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Smirks” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 3, 2026 as 41-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Smirks” clue?+

The answer is SLYGRINS (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 3, 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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