“Hit the hay”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Hit the hay”, last seen on November 8, 2026.

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C???H

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

CRASH

The answer to “Hit the hay” is CRASH

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PublishedNov 8, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Hit the hay” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CRASH — a 5-letter word that begins with C and ends with H.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 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 “Hit the hay”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Hit the hay” is CRASH — a 5-letter down entry from the November 8, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

CRASH has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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