Self-esteem crossword clue
40 Down · WSJ Crossword, August 11, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Self-esteem” is EGO. It appears as 40 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of August 11, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle titled “Imagine Dragons” by Steve Jopek, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 8, column 12 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 E and ends with O, and contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Across 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 EGO:
- Braggart’s attributeAug 21, 2026
- Sense of selfJul 24, 2026
- Braggart’s displayJun 17, 2026
- Sense of selfJun 11, 2026