What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Busy orgs. in election years" from October 19, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Busy orgs. in election years”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PACS

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Busy orgs. in election years” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 19, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Busy orgs. in election years” clue?+

The answer is PACS (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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