““I hope so,” and an alternative title for this puzzle”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue ““I hope so,” and an alternative title for this puzzle”, last seen on August 26, 2026.

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A 11-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

KNOCKONWOOD

The answer to ““I hope so,” and an alternative title for this puzzle” is KNOCKONWOOD

Letters11

DirectionAcross

PublishedAug 26, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue ““I hope so,” and an alternative title for this puzzle” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is KNOCKONWOOD — a 11-letter word that begins with K and ends with D.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 7 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 ““I hope so,” and an alternative title for this puzzle”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue ““I hope so,” and an alternative title for this puzzle” is KNOCKONWOOD — a 11-letter across entry from the August 26, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

KNOCKONWOOD has 11 letters — 4 vowels and 7 consonants.

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