Crossword clue

“Up-and-down passageway”

This clue appeared as 47-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
ELEVATORSHAFT
Letters13
Starts withE
Ends withT
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Oct 5, 202613 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Up-and-down passageway” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 5, 2026 as 47-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with E and ends with T, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Up-and-down passageway” clue?+

The answer is ELEVATORSHAFT (13 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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