Crossword clue
“Highest-grossing film before “Star Wars””
This clue appeared as 9-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
JAWSLetters4
Starts withJ
Ends withS
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Highest-grossing film before “Star Wars”” ran in the WSJ Crossword on November 4, 2026 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with J and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Highest-grossing film before “Star Wars”” clue?+
The answer is JAWS (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of November 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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