Refrain bit crossword clue
44 Across · WSJ Crossword, May 19, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Refrain bit” is LALA. It appears as 44 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of May 19, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle titled “Branch Office” by Alan Olschwang, and it fills 4 squares running left to right from row 9, column 1 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 L and ends with A, 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. Tuesday puzzles stay approachable with light wordplay, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer LALA:
- Refrain bitAug 14, 2026
- Refrain snippetJun 30, 2026
This exact clue has also run on:
- WSJ Crossword August 14, 2026answer was LALA