““On the Beach” author Shute”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue ““On the Beach” author Shute”, last seen on October 8, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

NEVIL

The answer to ““On the Beach” author Shute” is NEVIL

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedOct 8, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue ““On the Beach” author Shute” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is NEVIL — a 5-letter word that begins with N and ends with L.

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 ““On the Beach” author Shute”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue ““On the Beach” author Shute” is NEVIL — a 5-letter across entry from the October 8, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

NEVIL has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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