What is the answer to "Carried on, as a war" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Carried on, as a war" is WAGED (5 letters).

Home/Crosswords/WSJ/Carried on, as a war

WSJ

Carried on, as a war WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the October 19, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Carried on, as a war” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

WAGED

5 letters · Across · last seen October 19, 2026

1DBusy orgs. in election years4 1APost-larva state4 2DZion National Park setting4 3DApple or pear4 4DPerformer’s reward8 5ABold bet at the poker table5 5DPollution stat3 6DGaloots4 7DEaster lead-up4 8DCar trip game of observation4 9DNeither follower3 10A“The Substance” star Moore4