Smile shape crossword clue
4 Down · WSJ Crossword, June 12, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Smile shape” is ARC. It appears as 4 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of June 12, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “Backing the Odds” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 1, column 6 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 A and ends with C, and contains 1 vowel 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. Friday puzzles are the Journal’s contest crosswords with a hidden meta answer, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer ARC:
- Character’s dramatic journeyAug 19, 2026
- Projectile pathJun 22, 2026