Big commotion crossword clue
21 Across · WSJ Crossword, July 6, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Big commotion” is ADO. It appears as 21 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of July 6, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Overhead” by Daniel Hrynick, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 4, column 6 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 A and ends with O, and contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Monday puzzles are the most approachable of the week, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer ADO:
- Big commotionSep 1, 2026
- FurorAug 31, 2026
- CommotionAug 27, 2026
- CommotionAug 4, 2026
- Major commotionJul 30, 2026
- Big brouhahaJul 24, 2026
- Busy botherJul 15, 2026
This exact clue has also run on:
- WSJ Crossword September 1, 2026answer was ADO