Crossword clue
“Jerk”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
SPASMLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withM
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| SPASM | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| ASS | 3 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Jerk” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 27, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with M, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for October 27, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Jerk” clue?+
The answer is SPASM (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 27, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on October 27, 2026.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for October 27, 2026, or browse every date on the WSJ Crossword hub.