“Jack-in-the-box part”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Jack-in-the-box part”, last seen on May 16, 2026.

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C???K

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

CRANK

The answer to “Jack-in-the-box part” is CRANK

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PublishedMay 16, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Jack-in-the-box part” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CRANK — a 5-letter word that begins with C and ends with K.

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 “Jack-in-the-box part”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Jack-in-the-box part” is CRANK — a 5-letter down entry from the May 16, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

CRANK has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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