Shark in front of a net, say crossword clue
10 Down · WSJ Crossword, August 17, 2026 · 6 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Shark in front of a net, say” is GOALIE. It appears as 10 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of August 17, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Back Lot” by Kevin Shustack, and it fills 6 squares running top to bottom from row 1, column 12 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue gives an example and asks for the broader category it belongs to. The entry begins with G and ends with E, and contains 4 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. Monday puzzles are the most approachable of the week, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer GOALIE:
- Predator with a mask, e.g.May 30, 2026