What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Paycheck deduction" from September 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Paycheck deduction”

This clue appeared as 19-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

TAX

Letters3

Starts withT

Ends withX

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 22, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Paycheck deduction” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 22, 2026 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with X.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Paycheck deduction” clue?+

The answer is TAX (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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