What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Made headway" from September 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Made headway”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

GAINED

Letters6

Starts withG

Ends withD

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 16, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Made headway” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 16, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with G and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Made headway” clue?+

The answer is GAINED (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 16, 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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