Braggart’s attribute crossword clue
8 Down · WSJ Crossword, August 21, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Braggart’s attribute” is EGO. It appears as 8 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of August 21, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “Nope!” by Zhouqin Burnikel, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 1, column 10 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 E 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 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 EGO:
- Self-esteemAug 11, 2026
- Sense of selfJul 24, 2026
- Braggart’s displayJun 17, 2026
- Sense of selfJun 11, 2026