What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Bona fide" from September 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Bona fide”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

ACTUAL

Letters6

Starts withA

Ends withL

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 2, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Bona fide” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 2, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with L, 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 “Bona fide” clue?+

The answer is ACTUAL (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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