What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Tries to hit with" from July 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Tries to hit with”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

FLINGSAT

Letters8

Starts withF

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 23, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Tries to hit with” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 23, 2026 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with F and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tries to hit with” clue?+

The answer is FLINGSAT (8 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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