“Weather phenomenon on a muggy afternoon (NBA/NHL)”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Weather phenomenon on a muggy afternoon (NBA/NHL)”, last seen on September 1, 2026.

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A 13-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

HEATLIGHTNING

The answer to “Weather phenomenon on a muggy afternoon (NBA/NHL)” is HEATLIGHTNING

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PublishedSep 1, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Weather phenomenon on a muggy afternoon (NBA/NHL)” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is HEATLIGHTNING — a 13-letter word that begins with H and ends with G.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 9 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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What is the answer to “Weather phenomenon on a muggy afternoon (NBA/NHL)”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Weather phenomenon on a muggy afternoon (NBA/NHL)” is HEATLIGHTNING — a 13-letter across entry from the September 1, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

HEATLIGHTNING has 13 letters — 4 vowels and 9 consonants.

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