Crossword clue
“Buddy”
This clue appeared as 35-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
CRONYLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withY
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| CRONY | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| PAL | 3 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Buddy” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 5, 2026 as 35-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for August 5, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Buddy” clue?+
The answer is CRONY (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 5, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on August 5, 2026.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for August 5, 2026, or browse every date on the WSJ Crossword hub.