What is the answer to "Swaggering, maybe" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Swaggering, maybe" is MACHO (5 letters).

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Swaggering, maybe WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 28, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Swaggering, maybe” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

MACHO

5 letters · Across · last seen August 28, 2026

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