Crossword clue

“Word before bump or pump”

This clue appeared as 26-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
FIST
Letters4
Starts withF
Ends withT
Vowels1

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The clue “Word before bump or pump” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 26, 2026 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with F and ends with T.

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What is the answer to the “Word before bump or pump” clue?+

The answer is FIST (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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