On the up and up crossword clue
18 Across · WSJ Crossword, May 18, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “On the up and up” is LEGIT. It appears as 18 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of May 18, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Craft Show” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 3, column 6 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 L and ends with T, 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. 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 LEGIT:
- For real, informallyAug 2, 2026
- On the levelJul 27, 2026