“Cap for a beatnik”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Cap for a beatnik”, last seen on May 26, 2026.

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B???T

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

BERET

The answer to “Cap for a beatnik” is BERET

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PublishedMay 26, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Cap for a beatnik” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BERET — a 5-letter word that begins with B and ends with T.

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 “Cap for a beatnik”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Cap for a beatnik” is BERET — a 5-letter down entry from the May 26, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

BERET has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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