Small criticism crossword clue
31 Across · WSJ Crossword, September 7, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Small criticism” is NIT. It appears as 31 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of September 7, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Leaders” by Aidan Deshong, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 6, column 13 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 N and ends with T, and contains 1 vowel 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. 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 NIT:
- Minor criticismAug 23, 2026
- Minor criticismJul 6, 2026