“Puts a spell on”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Puts a spell on”, last seen on October 4, 2026.

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H???S

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

HEXES

The answer to “Puts a spell on” is HEXES

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PublishedOct 4, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Puts a spell on” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is HEXES — a 5-letter word that begins with H and ends with S.

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 “Puts a spell on”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Puts a spell on” is HEXES — a 5-letter down entry from the October 4, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

HEXES has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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