What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Press into service" from August 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Press into service”

This clue appeared as 48-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times

USE

Letters3

Starts withU

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Press into service” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 4, 2026 as 48-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with U and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Press into service” clue?+

The answer is USE (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on August 4, 2026.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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