Joke around crossword clue
46 Across · WSJ Crossword, September 3, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Joke around” is KID. It appears as 46 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of September 3, 2026, a Thursday puzzle titled “We’re Here to Help” by Matt Gaffney, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 9, column 13 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 K 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 Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Thursday puzzles lean harder on misdirection, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer KID:
- Joke aroundOct 20, 2026
- Joke aroundSep 20, 2026
- Playfully pick onSep 16, 2026
This exact clue has also run on:
- WSJ Crossword October 20, 2026answer was KID
- WSJ Crossword September 20, 2026answer was KID