Nine-digit ID crossword clue
34 Across · WSJ Crossword, July 7, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Nine-digit ID” is SSN. It appears as 34 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of July 7, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle titled “Playing Around” by Brian Keller, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 7, column 10 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 S and ends with N, and contains 0 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. Tuesday puzzles stay approachable with light wordplay, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer SSN:
- ID first issued in 1936Aug 16, 2026
- ID on IRS formsJul 27, 2026
- Nine-digit IDJul 9, 2026
This exact clue has also run on:
- WSJ Crossword July 9, 2026answer was SSN