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“Howls in grief”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Howls in grief”, last seen on June 9, 2026.

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W???S

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer
WAILS

The answer to “Howls in grief” is WAILS

Letters5
DirectionAcross
PublishedJun 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Howls in grief” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is WAILS — a 5-letter word that begins with W and ends with S.

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 “Howls in grief”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Howls in grief” is WAILS — a 5-letter across entry from the June 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

WAILS has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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