What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "How some circus performers get high" from June 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“How some circus performers get high”

This clue appeared as 36-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

ONSTILTS

Letters8

Starts withO

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 3, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “How some circus performers get high” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 3, 2026 as 36-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with O and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “How some circus performers get high” clue?+

The answer is ONSTILTS (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 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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