Crossword clue

““I hope so,” and an alternative title for this puzzle”

This clue appeared as 63-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
KNOCKONWOOD
Letters11
Starts withK
Ends withD
Vowels4

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About this clue

The clue ““I hope so,” and an alternative title for this puzzle” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 26, 2026 as 63-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with K and ends with D, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the ““I hope so,” and an alternative title for this puzzle” clue?+

The answer is KNOCKONWOOD (11 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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