“Nautical affirmative”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Nautical affirmative”, last seen on September 8, 2026.

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A?E

A 3-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

AYE

The answer to “Nautical affirmative” is AYE

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PublishedSep 8, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Nautical affirmative” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is AYE — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Nautical affirmative”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Nautical affirmative” is AYE — a 3-letter across entry from the September 8, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

AYE has 3 letters — 2 vowels and 1 consonant.

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