What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Backyard fun" from August 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Backyard fun”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

BARBQ

Letters5

Starts withB

Ends withQ

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 20, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Backyard fun” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 20, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with Q, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Backyard fun” clue?+

The answer is BARBQ (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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