Crossword clue

““Goldarn it!””

This clue appeared as 7-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SHOOT
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withT
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 8, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue ““Goldarn it!”” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 8, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the ““Goldarn it!”” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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