What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Way back when" from September 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Way back when”

This clue appeared as 22-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

AGESAGO

Letters7

Starts withA

Ends withO

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 18, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Way back when” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with O, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Way back when” clue?+

The answer is AGESAGO (7 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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