Candle count crossword clue
53 Across · WSJ Crossword, August 20, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Candle count” is AGE. It appears as 53 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of August 20, 2026, a Thursday puzzle titled “Your Journey Begins Now” by Matt Gaffney, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 12, 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 A and ends with E, 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. Thursday puzzles lean harder on misdirection, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer AGE:
- “We Bring Good Things to Life” advertiser, onceJul 22, 2026
- RipenJul 21, 2026
- MaturityJun 25, 2026
- Source of wisdom, some sayJun 22, 2026
- Historic periodJun 20, 2026
- Paleontology estimateJun 3, 2026
- Epoch divisionMay 21, 2026