Hack crossword clue
11 Across · WSJ Crossword, August 26, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Hack” is HEW. It appears as 11 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of August 26, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Whew!” by Alan Olschwang, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 1, column 13 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 W, 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 HEW:
- Cut with an axAug 24, 2026
- ChopJun 23, 2026