Indignation crossword clue
39 Across · WSJ Crossword, May 20, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Indignation” is IRE. It appears as 39 Across 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 left to right from row 8, column 1 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 I and ends with E, and contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 IRE:
- Burning feelingAug 25, 2026
- RageJul 28, 2026
- AngerJul 26, 2026
- Pique condition?Jul 9, 2026
- FuryJun 4, 2026