Play setting crossword clue
124 Across · WSJ Crossword, September 25, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Play setting” is ARENA. It appears as 124 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of September 25, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “Rounding Error” by Jem Burch, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 20, column 17 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 A, and contains 3 vowels 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. 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 ARENA:
- “Gladiator” settingJul 24, 2026
- Scene of battleJul 23, 2026
- Major concert venueJul 13, 2026
- Game venueJun 25, 2026
- Court settingMay 15, 2026