Mama and papa’s mamas crossword clue
40 Across · WSJ Crossword, October 14, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Mama and papa’s mamas” is NANAS. It appears as 40 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of October 14, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Tuneup” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 9, column 1 of the 15×15 grid.
A plural clue takes a plural answer, which is why the entry ends in S. The entry begins with N and ends with S, 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 NANAS:
- Mamas’ mamasSep 17, 2026