Crossword clue

“Force from above”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
AIRPOWER
Letters8
Starts withA
Ends withR
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 17, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Force from above” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 17, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with A and ends with R, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for September 17, 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 “Force from above” clue?+

The answer is AIRPOWER (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 17, 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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