What is the answer to "The shark’s two-note theme in “Jaws,” e.g." in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "The shark’s two-note theme in “Jaws,” e.g." is LEITMOTIF (9 letters).

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The shark’s two-note theme in “Jaws,” e.g. WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the June 17, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

LEITMOTIF

9 letters · Down · last seen June 17, 2026

1DTurn on the faucets, so to speak4 1AConsoles with Nunchuks4 2DKaaba visitor’s faith5 3D“Well, you should’ve gotten here sooner”10 4DCrush or Squirt in “Finding Nemo,” e.g.9 5DTiguan or Trax3 5ALawn material3 6DMissouri River basin natives6 7D___ Lama5 8A“Live long and prosper” speaker5 8DAustin Powers, for one3 9DWicca follower, e.g.5