It’s under the rug crossword clue
26 Down · WSJ Crossword, May 8, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “It’s under the rug” is PAD. It appears as 26 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of May 8, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “Before the Second Half” by Patrick Berry, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 5, column 11 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 P and ends with D, 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. 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 PAD:
- Word after bachelor or mouseJul 31, 2026
- Athlete’s protectorJul 20, 2026
- Part of a dog’s pawMay 26, 2026