“Close with a bang”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Close with a bang”, last seen on September 28, 2026.

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S??M

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

SLAM

The answer to “Close with a bang” is SLAM

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PublishedSep 28, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Close with a bang” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SLAM — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with M.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Close with a bang”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Close with a bang” is SLAM — a 4-letter across entry from the September 28, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SLAM has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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