Behind crossword clue
3 Down · WSJ Crossword, May 15, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Behind” is REAR. It appears as 3 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of May 15, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “Prep Work” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 4 squares running top to bottom from row 1, column 3 of the 15×15 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 R, and contains 2 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 REAR:
- BehindJun 22, 2026
This exact clue has also run on:
- WSJ Crossword August 26, 2026answer was RUMP
- WSJ Crossword June 22, 2026answer was REAR