“That was close!”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “That was close!”, last seen on September 23, 2026.

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P??W

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

PHEW

The answer to “That was close!” is PHEW

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PublishedSep 23, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “That was close!” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PHEW — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with W.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “That was close!”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “That was close!” is PHEW — a 4-letter down entry from the September 23, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

PHEW has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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