Titan of industry crossword clue
55 Across · WSJ Crossword, May 18, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Titan of industry” is CZAR. It appears as 55 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of May 18, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Craft Show” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 4 squares running left to right from row 13, 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 C 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 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 CZAR:
- Winter Palace occupantOct 6, 2026
This exact clue has also run on:
- WSJ Crossword July 7, 2026answer was TYCOON