Crossword clue

“Heep of fiction”

This clue appeared as 37-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
URIAH
Letters5
Starts withU
Ends withH
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 30, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Heep of fiction” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 30, 2026 as 37-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with U and ends with H, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Heep of fiction” clue?+

The answer is URIAH (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 30, 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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