Crossword clue

“Payment promise”

This clue appeared as 98-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
IOU
Letters3
Starts withI
Ends withU
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Payment promise” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 98-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with I and ends with U, 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 “Payment promise” clue?+

The answer is IOU (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on September 18, 2026.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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