“Ill-gotten gains”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Ill-gotten gains”, last seen on May 20, 2026.

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L???E

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

LUCRE

The answer to “Ill-gotten gains” is LUCRE

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PublishedMay 20, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Ill-gotten gains” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LUCRE — a 5-letter word that begins with L and ends with E.

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 “Ill-gotten gains”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Ill-gotten gains” is LUCRE — a 5-letter down entry from the May 20, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LUCRE has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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