Nonhuman target of an “Open the pod bay doors” request crossword clue
15 Across · WSJ Crossword, June 4, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Nonhuman target of an “Open the pod bay doors” request” is HAL. It appears as 15 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of June 4, 2026, a Thursday puzzle titled “Defeatist Attitude” by Bryan Cheong & Zachary Edward-Brown, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 2, column 7 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 H and ends with L, and contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Thursday puzzles lean harder on misdirection, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer HAL:
- “2001” computerJul 10, 2026
- “2001” computerMay 19, 2026