What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Like planes, for short" from May 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Like planes, for short”

This clue appeared as 11-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

TWOD

Letters4

Starts withT

Ends withD

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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May 9, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like planes, for short” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 9, 2026 as 11-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with T and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like planes, for short” clue?+

The answer is TWOD (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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