Ethane’s lack crossword clue
48 Across · WSJ Crossword, September 2, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Ethane’s lack” is ODOR. It appears as 48 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of September 2, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Success Story” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 4 squares running left to right from row 10, column 9 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 O and ends with R, and contains 2 vowels 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 ODOR:
- Gas leak evidenceAug 26, 2026
- It might be fishyJul 9, 2026
- Ammonia attributeMay 19, 2026
- ScentMay 18, 2026