Existed crossword clue
48 Across · WSJ Crossword, June 12, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Existed” is WAS. It appears as 48 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of June 12, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “Backing the Odds” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 10, column 4 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 W and ends with S, 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. 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 WAS:
- Used to beAug 21, 2026
- Used to beMay 27, 2026