What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Drove ahead" from June 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Drove ahead”

This clue appeared as 91-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

IMPELLED

Letters8

Starts withI

Ends withD

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 27, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Drove ahead” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 27, 2026 as 91-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with I and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Drove ahead” clue?+

The answer is IMPELLED (8 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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