“Criminal patterns, for short”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Criminal patterns, for short”, last seen on July 24, 2026.

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M?S

A 3-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

MOS

The answer to “Criminal patterns, for short” is MOS

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PublishedJul 24, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Criminal patterns, for short” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MOS — a 3-letter word that begins with M and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Criminal patterns, for short”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Criminal patterns, for short” is MOS — a 3-letter across entry from the July 24, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

MOS has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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