Helpful words crossword clue
63 Down · WSJ Crossword, May 20, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Helpful words” is TIP. It appears as 63 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of May 20, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Look Both Ways” by Gary Larson, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 13, 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 T and ends with P, and contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Across 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 TIP:
- Bit of adviceAug 20, 2026
- Bills for a bellhopJul 13, 2026