What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Enjoying one’s third act" from September 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Enjoying one’s third act”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

RETIRED

Letters7

Starts withR

Ends withD

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 29, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Enjoying one’s third act” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 29, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with R 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 “Enjoying one’s third act” clue?+

The answer is RETIRED (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for September 29, 2026, or browse every date on the WSJ Crossword hub.