“Paycheck deduction”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Paycheck deduction”, last seen on September 22, 2026.

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T?X

A 3-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

TAX

The answer to “Paycheck deduction” is TAX

Letters3

DirectionAcross

PublishedSep 22, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Paycheck deduction” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TAX — a 3-letter word that begins with T and ends with X.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 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 “Paycheck deduction”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Paycheck deduction” is TAX — a 3-letter across entry from the September 22, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

TAX has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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