It might be airtight crossword clue
20 Across · WSJ Crossword, September 2, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “It might be airtight” is ALIBI. It appears as 20 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of September 2, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Success Story” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 4, 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 A and ends with I, and contains 3 vowels 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 ALIBI:
- Defense strategyAug 27, 2026
- Defendant’s outJul 9, 2026
- Defendant’s storyJun 8, 2026
- It might crumble under cross-examinationJun 4, 2026