Common neo-grotesque font crossword clue
74 Down · WSJ Crossword, September 4, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Common neo-grotesque font” is ARIAL. It appears as 74 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of September 4, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “AI Slop” by Christopher Youngs, and it fills 5 squares running top to bottom from row 11, column 19 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 A and ends with L, and contains 3 vowels 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. 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 ARIAL:
- Microsoft font based on HelveticaAug 3, 2026