Letters after the last example crossword clue
38 Down · WSJ Crossword, August 6, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Letters after the last example” is ETC. It appears as 38 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of August 6, 2026, a Thursday puzzle titled “Of Vital Importance” by Matt Gaffney, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 8, 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 C, 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. 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 ETC:
- Letters after a commaSep 1, 2026
- List-ending lettersAug 13, 2026
- “The list goes on and on”Jul 10, 2026
- Common Latin abbreviations are a.m., i.e., e.g., ___Jul 2, 2026
- Catchall abbr.Jun 27, 2026