What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "React to a red light" from June 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“React to a red light”

This clue appeared as 47-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, June 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

BRAKE

Letters5

Starts withB

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 8, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “React to a red light” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 8, 2026 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “React to a red light” clue?+

The answer is BRAKE (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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