“Provide funding for a 2004 James Wan horror movie?”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Provide funding for a 2004 James Wan horror movie?”, last seen on August 4, 2026.

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B?????W

A 7-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

BACKSAW

The answer to “Provide funding for a 2004 James Wan horror movie?” is BACKSAW

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PublishedAug 4, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Provide funding for a 2004 James Wan horror movie?” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is BACKSAW — a 7-letter word that begins with B and ends with W.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 5 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 “Provide funding for a 2004 James Wan horror movie?”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Provide funding for a 2004 James Wan horror movie?” is BACKSAW — a 7-letter across entry from the August 4, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

BACKSAW has 7 letters — 2 vowels and 5 consonants.

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