What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Come up with a scheme" from September 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Come up with a scheme”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PLAN

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 20, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Come up with a scheme” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 20, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Come up with a scheme” clue?+

The answer is PLAN (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 20, 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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