What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Back muscle, briefly" from June 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Back muscle, briefly”

This clue appeared as 76-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

LAT

Letters3

Starts withL

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 27, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Back muscle, briefly” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 27, 2026 as 76-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with L and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Back muscle, briefly” clue?+

The answer is LAT (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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