“Patriot plays”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Patriot plays”, last seen on September 2, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

PUNTS

The answer to “Patriot plays” is PUNTS

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedSep 2, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Patriot plays” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PUNTS — a 5-letter word that begins with P 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Patriot plays”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Patriot plays” is PUNTS — a 5-letter across entry from the September 2, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

PUNTS has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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