“Defense strategy”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Defense strategy”, last seen on August 27, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

ALIBI

The answer to “Defense strategy” is ALIBI

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedAug 27, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Defense strategy” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, August 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALIBI — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with I.

This answer contains 3 vowels 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 “Defense strategy”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Defense strategy” is ALIBI — a 5-letter across entry from the August 27, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ALIBI has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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