What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Foil" from September 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Foil”

This clue appeared as 47-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

THWART

Letters6

Starts withT

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Foil” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 2, 2026 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Foil” clue?+

The answer is THWART (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 2, 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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