Crossword clue

“Hopscotch need”

This clue appeared as 52-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CHALK
Letters5
Starts withC
Ends withK
Vowels1

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The clue “Hopscotch need” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 20, 2026 as 52-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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What is the answer to the “Hopscotch need” clue?+

The answer is CHALK (5 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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