“Showed abrupt attention”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Showed abrupt attention”, last seen on November 13, 2026.

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S???P

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

SATUP

The answer to “Showed abrupt attention” is SATUP

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedNov 13, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Showed abrupt attention” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, November 13, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SATUP — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with P.

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 “Showed abrupt attention”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Showed abrupt attention” is SATUP — a 5-letter across entry from the November 13, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SATUP has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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