What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Boards under beds" from August 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Boards under beds”

This clue appeared as 25-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SLATS

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 27, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Boards under beds” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 27, 2026 as 25-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Boards under beds” clue?+

The answer is SLATS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 27, 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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