“Pentathletes use them”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Pentathletes use them”, last seen on August 28, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

EPEES

The answer to “Pentathletes use them” is EPEES

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PublishedAug 28, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Pentathletes use them” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, August 28, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EPEES — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels 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 “Pentathletes use them”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Pentathletes use them” is EPEES — a 5-letter across entry from the August 28, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

EPEES has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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