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“What a true hero may be paid”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “What a true hero may be paid”, last seen on August 5, 2026.

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G?????????????T

A 15-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer
GREATESTRESPECT

The answer to “What a true hero may be paid” is GREATESTRESPECT

Letters15
DirectionAcross
PublishedAug 5, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “What a true hero may be paid” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is GREATESTRESPECT — a 15-letter word that begins with G and ends with T.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 10 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 “What a true hero may be paid”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “What a true hero may be paid” is GREATESTRESPECT — a 15-letter across entry from the August 5, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

GREATESTRESPECT has 15 letters — 5 vowels and 10 consonants.

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