Motrin alternative crossword clue
9 Across · WSJ Crossword, September 4, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Motrin alternative” is ADVIL. It appears as 9 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of September 4, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “AI Slop” by Christopher Youngs, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 1, column 11 of the 21×21 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 A and ends with L, 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. Friday puzzles are the Journal’s contest crosswords with a hidden meta answer, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer ADVIL:
- “No Pain, More Gain” brandJun 18, 2026