“Kicks back”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Kicks back”, last seen on May 16, 2026.

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R???S

A 5-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer
RESTS

The answer to “Kicks back” is RESTS

Letters5
DirectionAcross
PublishedMay 16, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Kicks back” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is RESTS — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with S.

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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What is the answer to “Kicks back”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Kicks back” is RESTS — a 5-letter across entry from the May 16, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

RESTS has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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