Crossword clue

“Turn outward”

This clue appeared as 61-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SPLAY
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withY
Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “Turn outward” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 61-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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What is the answer to the “Turn outward” clue?+

The answer is SPLAY (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 18, 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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