What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "CBS franchise" from August 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“CBS franchise”

This clue appeared as 53-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

NCIS

Letters4

Starts withN

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 17, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “CBS franchise” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 17, 2026 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “CBS franchise” clue?+

The answer is NCIS (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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