“Major muddle”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Major muddle”, last seen on May 28, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

SNAFU

The answer to “Major muddle” is SNAFU

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedMay 28, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Major muddle” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, May 28, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SNAFU — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with U.

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 “Major muddle”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Major muddle” is SNAFU — a 5-letter across entry from the May 28, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SNAFU has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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