Lose a shadow, say crossword clue
8 Across · WSJ Crossword, September 2, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Lose a shadow, say” is SHAVE. It appears as 8 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of September 2, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Success Story” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 1, column 11 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue gives an example and asks for the broader category it belongs to. The entry begins with S and ends with E, and contains 2 vowels 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. Wednesday puzzles sit mid-week on the difficulty curve, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer SHAVE:
- Barbershop offeringSep 22, 2026
- Wax alternativeSep 4, 2026