Jacob’s twin crossword clue
54 Down · WSJ Crossword, May 11, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Jacob’s twin” is ESAU. It appears as 54 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of May 11, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “The Bottom Line” by Peter A. Collins, and it fills 4 squares running top to bottom from row 12, column 7 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 E and ends with U, and contains 3 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. Monday puzzles are the most approachable of the week, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer ESAU:
- Jacob gave him bread and pottageAug 12, 2026
- Jacob’s twinJul 26, 2026
- Brother in GenesisJul 17, 2026
- Jacob’s twinMay 18, 2026
This exact clue has also run on:
- WSJ Crossword July 26, 2026answer was ESAU
- WSJ Crossword May 18, 2026answer was ESAU