Crossword clue

“Lofty goal”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
IDEAL
Letters5
Starts withI
Ends withL
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 28, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Lofty goal” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 28, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I 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 “Lofty goal” clue?+

The answer is IDEAL (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 28, 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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