What is the answer to "Smoke detector batteries, sometimes" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Smoke detector batteries, sometimes" is AAS (3 letters).

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Smoke detector batteries, sometimes WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 21, 2026 puzzle

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AAS

3 letters · Down · last seen October 21, 2026

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