“They’re circled for protection”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “They’re circled for protection”, last seen on August 20, 2026.

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A 6-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

WAGONS

The answer to “They’re circled for protection” is WAGONS

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PublishedAug 20, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “They’re circled for protection” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is WAGONS — a 6-letter word that begins with W and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “They’re circled for protection”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “They’re circled for protection” is WAGONS — a 6-letter down entry from the August 20, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

WAGONS has 6 letters — 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

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