“The buck stops here”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “The buck stops here”, last seen on May 27, 2026.

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B??K

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

BANK

The answer to “The buck stops here” is BANK

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PublishedMay 27, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “The buck stops here” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BANK — a 4-letter word that begins with B and ends with K.

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 “The buck stops here”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “The buck stops here” is BANK — a 4-letter down entry from the May 27, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

BANK has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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