Crossword clue
“Lift with much effort”
This clue appeared as 90-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HEAVELetters5
Starts withH
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Lift with much effort” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 16, 2026 as 90-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Lift with much effort” clue?+
The answer is HEAVE (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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