Do the wrong thing crossword clue
41 Across · WSJ Crossword, July 28, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Do the wrong thing” is ERR. It appears as 41 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of July 28, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle titled “Bird Is the Word” by Jay Silverman, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 9, column 7 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 R, 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. Tuesday puzzles stay approachable with light wordplay, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer ERR:
- Throw wildly, saySep 2, 2026
- GoofAug 30, 2026
- Screw upAug 18, 2026
- You might do it on the side of cautionJul 6, 2026
- Mess upJun 8, 2026
- Make a mistakeMay 11, 2026