Prepare for the surprise party honoree’s arrival crossword clue
15 Across · WSJ Crossword, November 5, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Prepare for the surprise party honoree’s arrival” is HIDE. It appears as 15 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of November 5, 2026, a Thursday puzzle titled “Color Me Gone” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 4 squares running left to right from row 2, 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 H and ends with E, and contains 2 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. 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 HIDE:
- Keep out of sightOct 8, 2026