Crossword clue
“Breach, as enemy lines”
This clue appeared as 46-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
PENETRATELetters9
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Breach, as enemy lines” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 12, 2026 as 46-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Breach, as enemy lines” clue?+
The answer is PENETRATE (9 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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