Ill-gotten gains WSJ Crossword Clue
Crossword Answer
Click ? to reveal letters one by one before showing the full answer.
Need a Hint? Try Solving It Yourself First
Use our Hints & Tips to uncover the answer.
Hint 1
hint
Hint 2
meaning
Hint 3
explanationWSJ Crossword May 20 2026 Answers
Clue History: Ill-gotten gains
Complete History & Past Answers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Clue
The clue “Ill-gotten gains” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated May 20 2026, the definitive 5-letter answer is: LUCRE.
Expert Tip: When you’re stuck, try to analyze the structure of the clue itself. Is it a direct definition, a pun, a fill-in-the-blank, or a pop culture reference? Identifying the type of clue you’re dealing with is a key skill for improving your solving speed.
Finished the WSJ Puzzle? Check out this link for future puzzles:
Play the Official Game
Explore More Games
Discover more puzzle games, crossword answers and daily word-guessing games
