What is the answer to "By surprise" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "By surprise" is ABACK (5 letters).

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By surprise WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the November 6, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “By surprise” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

ABACK

5 letters · Down · last seen November 6, 2026

1ACopier choice5 1DRodeo ropes6 2DNatural gas component6 3DOvercharged6 4DWee worker3 5D“We should!”4 6DBlunt6 6ABroker’s suggestion4 7DMakes missteps4 8DSummer sign3 9DEye, to your ear5 10ALondon-based financial giant4