What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Put on a pedestal" from August 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Put on a pedestal”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

EXALT

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 3, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Put on a pedestal” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 3, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Put on a pedestal” clue?+

The answer is EXALT (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 3, 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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