What is the answer to "Hook’s sidekick" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Hook’s sidekick" is SMEE (4 letters).

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Hook’s sidekick WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 21, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

SMEE

4 letters · Down · last seen August 21, 2026

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