Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille crossword clue
44 Down · WSJ Crossword, October 2, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille” is ONEAL. It appears as 44 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of October 2, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “In the Pits” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 5 squares running top to bottom from row 6, column 15 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 O and ends with L, and contains 3 vowels 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 ONEAL:
- Ryan of “Barry Lyndon”May 23, 2026
- #1 NBA draft pick of 1992May 8, 2026