What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "One who knows the ropes" from September 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“One who knows the ropes”

This clue appeared as 6-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

PRO

Letters3

Starts withP

Ends withO

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 29, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “One who knows the ropes” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 29, 2026 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with P and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “One who knows the ropes” clue?+

The answer is PRO (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 29, 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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