Quick-thinking crossword clue
2 Down · WSJ Crossword, September 2, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Quick-thinking” is AGILE. It appears as 2 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of September 2, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Success Story” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 5 squares running top to bottom from row 1, column 2 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 A and ends with E, and contains 3 vowels 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. Wednesday puzzles sit mid-week on the difficulty curve, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer AGILE:
- NimbleAug 30, 2026
- CatlikeJul 24, 2026
- Able to think quicklyMay 28, 2026
- Light-footedMay 12, 2026
- NimbleMay 11, 2026