“They’re hit with a crunch”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “They’re hit with a crunch”, last seen on August 12, 2026.

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A?S

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

ABS

The answer to “They’re hit with a crunch” is ABS

Letters3

DirectionAcross

PublishedAug 12, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “They’re hit with a crunch” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ABS — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

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 “They’re hit with a crunch”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “They’re hit with a crunch” is ABS — a 3-letter across entry from the August 12, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ABS has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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