Alternative to Bowser crossword clue
4 Down · WSJ Crossword, July 24, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Alternative to Bowser” is REX. It appears as 4 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of July 24, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “It All Adds Up” by Gary Larson & Amy Ensz, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 1, column 4 of the 21×21 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with R and ends with X, and contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Across entries should be enough to lock it in. Friday puzzles are the Journal’s contest crosswords with a hidden meta answer, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer REX:
- King, to CatoJul 1, 2026
- Mystery writer StoutJun 22, 2026