Martians, e.g.: Abbr. crossword clue
43 Down · WSJ Crossword, August 17, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Martians, e.g.: Abbr.” is ETS. It appears as 43 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of August 17, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Back Lot” by Kevin Shustack, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 9, column 15 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 E and ends with S, 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. 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 ETS:
- UFO pilotsAug 31, 2026
- UFO crewAug 12, 2026
- Space visitors, for shortAug 9, 2026
- Crop circle makers, supposedlyJul 17, 2026
- UFO occupantsJul 14, 2026