Show signs of waking up crossword clue
55 Down · WSJ Crossword, September 21, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Show signs of waking up” is STIR. It appears as 55 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of September 21, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Variety Pack” by Zhouqin Burnikel, and it fills 4 squares running top to bottom from row 12, 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 S and ends with R, and contains 1 vowel and 3 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 STIR:
- CommotionJul 31, 2026
- Begin to wakeJun 30, 2026
- Recipe directionJun 29, 2026
- Recipe verbMay 26, 2026