What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Ill-gotten gains" from May 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Ill-gotten gains”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LUCRE

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 20, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Ill-gotten gains” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 20, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ill-gotten gains” clue?+

The answer is LUCRE (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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