What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Play a mean guitar" from June 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Play a mean guitar”

This clue appeared as 81-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SHRED

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withD

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 6, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Play a mean guitar” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 6, 2026 as 81-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with D, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Play a mean guitar” clue?+

The answer is SHRED (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 6, 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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