What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Disappointing failures" from August 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Disappointing failures”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

WASHOUTS

Letters8

Starts withW

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 18, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Disappointing failures” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 18, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with W and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Disappointing failures” clue?+

The answer is WASHOUTS (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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