Big holdup crossword clue
29 Down · WSJ Crossword, July 15, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Big holdup” is HEIST. It appears as 29 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of July 15, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Drop Dead Gorgeous” by Zachary David Levy, and it fills 5 squares running top to bottom from row 6, column 8 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 H and ends with T, and contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Across entries should be enough to lock it in. Wednesday puzzles sit mid-week on the difficulty curve, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer HEIST:
- Safe removal?Jun 23, 2026