Buddhist discipline crossword clue
56 Down · WSJ Crossword, May 18, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Buddhist discipline” is ZEN. It appears as 56 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of May 18, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Craft Show” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 13, column 2 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 Z and ends with N, and contains 1 vowel 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. 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 ZEN:
- Relaxed stateAug 13, 2026
- Meditative practiceJul 17, 2026
- School of BuddhismMay 26, 2026
- Calmly peacefulMay 14, 2026