“Keep quiet” contracts, for short crossword clue
41 Across · WSJ Crossword, August 17, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to ““Keep quiet” contracts, for short” is NDAS. It appears as 41 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of August 17, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Back Lot” by Kevin Shustack, and it fills 4 squares running left to right from row 9, column 5 of the 15×15 grid.
The shortening cue in the clue tells you to expect an abbreviation or initials rather than a full word. The entry begins with N and ends with S, and contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down 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 NDAS:
- Leak-preventing docsMay 16, 2026