Hoopla crossword clue
121 Down · WSJ Crossword, October 9, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Hoopla” is ADO. It appears as 121 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of October 9, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “Under the Weather” by Alan Olschwang, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 19, column 9 of the 21×21 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 A and ends with O, and contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Across 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 ADO:
- AgitationSep 7, 2026
- HubbubSep 4, 2026
- Big commotionSep 1, 2026
- FurorAug 31, 2026
- CommotionAug 27, 2026
- CommotionAug 4, 2026
- Major commotionJul 30, 2026
- Big brouhahaJul 24, 2026
- Busy botherJul 15, 2026
- Big commotionJul 6, 2026