Real hoot crossword clue
15 Across · WSJ Crossword, July 1, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Real hoot” is RIOT. It appears as 15 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of July 1, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Perfunctory Performance” by Lynn Lempel, and it fills 4 squares running left to right from row 2, column 5 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 R and ends with T, 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. 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 RIOT:
- Hilarious fellowAug 9, 2026
- Mob revoltJun 29, 2026
- Hilarious personMay 12, 2026