“20-Across foes in the 1940s”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “20-Across foes in the 1940s”, last seen on August 5, 2026.

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A??S

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

AXIS

The answer to “20-Across foes in the 1940s” is AXIS

Letters4

DirectionAcross

PublishedAug 5, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “20-Across foes in the 1940s” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is AXIS — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “20-Across foes in the 1940s”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “20-Across foes in the 1940s” is AXIS — a 4-letter across entry from the August 5, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

AXIS has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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