Practices penance crossword clue
17 Across · WSJ Crossword, November 6, 2026 · 6 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Practices penance” is ATONES. It appears as 17 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of November 6, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “Bleep! Bleep!” by Loren Kristan Mell, and it fills 6 squares running left to right from row 2, column 1 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 S, and contains 3 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. 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 ATONES:
- Is penitentSep 14, 2026
- Is repentantJun 3, 2026