Dead lift target...that’s been relocated crossword clue
23 Across · WSJ Crossword, October 7, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Dead lift target...that’s been relocated” is HAM. It appears as 23 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Going Strong” by Ella Dershowitz, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 5, column 6 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 H and ends with M, and contains 1 vowel and 2 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 HAM:
- Common croissant fillerSep 29, 2026
- Hawaiian pizza toppingAug 25, 2026
- Mugger, maybeAug 13, 2026