What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Critiques pettily" from September 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Critiques pettily”

This clue appeared as 41-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

NITPICKS

Letters8

Starts withN

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 20, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Critiques pettily” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 20, 2026 as 41-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with N and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Critiques pettily” clue?+

The answer is NITPICKS (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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