Crossword clue

“Simple weapon”

This clue appeared as 30-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SPEAR
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels2

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The clue “Simple weapon” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 17, 2026 as 30-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.

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What is the answer to the “Simple weapon” clue?+

The answer is SPEAR (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 17, 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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