Crossword clue
“Jack-in-the-box part”
This clue appeared as 15-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CRANKLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withK
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Jack-in-the-box part” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 16, 2026 as 15-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Jack-in-the-box part” clue?+
The answer is CRANK (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 16, 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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