On the other hand crossword clue
53 Down · WSJ Crossword, May 21, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “On the other hand” is BUT. It appears as 53 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of May 21, 2026, a Thursday puzzle titled “I Could Go Either Way” by Jeff Stillman, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 11, column 12 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 B and ends with T, 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. 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 BUT:
- NonethelessJun 27, 2026