Crossword clue

“Helpers, for short”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ASSTS
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels1

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The clue “Helpers, for short” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 12, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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

The answer is ASSTS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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