Crossword clue

“Sudden pulls”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, May 11, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
TUGS
Letters4
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 11, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sudden pulls” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 11, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with T and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sudden pulls” clue?+

The answer is TUGS (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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