“Calls the shots”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Calls the shots”, last seen on August 26, 2026.

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D?????S

A 7-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

DIRECTS

The answer to “Calls the shots” is DIRECTS

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PublishedAug 26, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Calls the shots” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DIRECTS — a 7-letter word that begins with D and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 5 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 “Calls the shots”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Calls the shots” is DIRECTS — a 7-letter down entry from the August 26, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DIRECTS has 7 letters — 2 vowels and 5 consonants.

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