What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Nights before days" from September 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Nights before days”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

EVES

Letters4

Starts withE

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Nights before days” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 24, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Nights before days” clue?+

The answer is EVES (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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