“Shave alternative”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Shave alternative”, last seen on October 27, 2026.

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W?X

A 3-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

WAX

The answer to “Shave alternative” is WAX

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PublishedOct 27, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Shave alternative” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is WAX — a 3-letter word that begins with W 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 “Shave alternative”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Shave alternative” is WAX — a 3-letter across entry from the October 27, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

WAX has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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