“A beatnik beats it”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “A beatnik beats it”, last seen on October 27, 2026.

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B???O

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

BONGO

The answer to “A beatnik beats it” is BONGO

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PublishedOct 27, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “A beatnik beats it” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BONGO — a 5-letter word that begins with B and ends with O.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “A beatnik beats it”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “A beatnik beats it” is BONGO — a 5-letter down entry from the October 27, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

BONGO has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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