Crossword clue

“Pays attention to”

This clue appeared as 33-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
MINDS
Letters5
Starts withM
Ends withS
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 16, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Pays attention to” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 16, 2026 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Pays attention to” clue?+

The answer is MINDS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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