Dada’s Max crossword clue
65 Across · WSJ Crossword, August 19, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Dada’s Max” is ERNST. It appears as 65 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of August 19, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Thumbs Down” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 14, column 11 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 E and ends with T, and contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down 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 ERNST:
- Dada artist MaxMay 12, 2026