What is the answer to "On the up and up" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "On the up and up" is LEGIT (5 letters).

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On the up and up WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the May 18, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “On the up and up” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

LEGIT

5 letters · Across · last seen May 18, 2026

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