Crossword clue
“Shipyard doings, and a hint to this puzzle’s theme”
This clue appeared as 48-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.
Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
BOATBUILDINGLetters12
Starts withB
Ends withG
Vowels5
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About this clue
The clue “Shipyard doings, and a hint to this puzzle’s theme” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 18, 2026 as 48-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with B and ends with G, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Shipyard doings, and a hint to this puzzle’s theme” clue?+
The answer is BOATBUILDING (12 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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