Hardens crossword clue
65 Across · WSJ Crossword, August 11, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Hardens” is SETS. It appears as 65 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of August 11, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle titled “Imagine Dragons” by Steve Jopek, and it fills 4 squares running left to right from row 15, column 1 of the 15×15 grid.
A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S. The entry begins with S and ends with S, and contains 1 vowel and 3 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 SETS:
- Becomes firmJul 17, 2026
- Complete collectionsJul 13, 2026
- Gym unitsJul 8, 2026
- Goes below the horizonJun 2, 2026