Buffalo team

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The Buffalo Sabres are Buffalo’s professional National Hockey League team. The plural answer names the team, whose logo features crossed sabers.

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Pop culture
The Buffalo Sabres crossed-sabers logo on a hockey jersey.

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This clue's Monday, August 24, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Totally amazed
  2. 5College applicant’s composition
  3. 10First baseman in a famous comedy routine
  4. 13Loses color
  5. 15Leaves flabbergasted
  6. 16Cut with an ax
  7. 1716th book in a Sue Grafton series
  8. 19Japan’s currency
  9. 201972 Bill Withers song
  10. 21Chums
  11. 22Animal sacred to Hindus
  12. 23Religion with five pillars
  13. 26Cpls.’ superiors
  14. 28H.S. course where “con” means “with”
  15. 32Deli sandwich
  16. 33Language suffix
  17. 34Number of days it took Phileas Fogg to go around the world
  18. 35Sch. founded by Thomas Jefferson
  19. 36Ice Spice or Cardi B
  20. 38“Yikes!”
  21. 39New version of a show
  22. 41What a valet returns
  23. 42Cheese often baked in puff pastry
  24. 43Genre pioneered by Gucci Mane
  25. 45Spotted
  26. 46Spot of tea
  27. 47Smashing success
  28. 48Hardness scale namesake
  29. 50Cycling trip through scenic areas
  30. 55“It just clicked!”
  31. 56Metal pieces for swinging barn doors
  32. 59Golden ratio symbol
  33. 60Pasta sauce brand
  34. 61Country west of Chad
  35. 62Round Table title
  36. 63Moral authority?
  37. 64Scolding sounds

Down

  1. 1Phone installation
  2. 2Cry like a banshee
  3. 3Different
  4. 4Actual
  5. 5Channel with highlights
  6. 6Bud supporter
  7. 7“That’s definitely true!”
  8. 8Singer DiFranco
  9. 9Letters on some luxury bags
  10. 10“This meeting could have been through Zoom!”
  11. 11Foot part
  12. 12Has control over
  13. 14Maker of Era speakers
  14. 18Theater ticket info
  15. 21Hunger indicator
  16. 24Asparagus stalk
  17. 25Evil villain’s hideaway
  18. 26Break off
  19. 27“Don’t just stand there!”
  20. 28Pharaoh’s symbol
  21. 29Joe of “Goodfellas”
  22. 30Oktoberfest keepsake
  23. 31Promote aggressively
  24. 32Feeling offended
  25. 33Enjoy with gusto
  26. 36Easy win
  27. 37Middle X or O
  28. 40Composer’s work
  29. 42“Absolutely!”
  30. 44Buffalo team
  31. 45Many a 1960s protest
  32. 47“That’s kinda funny”
  33. 48Travel book inserts
  34. 49“Well, howdy!”
  35. 51“Othello” antagonist
  36. 52Genre for Jin and J-Hope
  37. 53Fleece-lined footwear
  38. 54Really stink
  39. 56Place for a mud wrap
  40. 57Number before quattro
  41. 58Soon-to-be alums

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Totally amazed — Answer: AWED. Hint: Completely overwhelmed with wonder, you might feel this way. 🤩
  2. 5. College applicant’s composition — Answer: ESSAY. Hint: It’s the written piece that lets an admissions office hear your voice. 📝
  3. 10. First baseman in a famous comedy routine — Answer: WHO. Hint: In Abbott and Costello’s classic routine, this is the first baseman’s name. ⚾
  4. 13. Loses color — Answer: PALES. Hint: A face might do this when the blood drains away. 😨
  5. 15. Leaves flabbergasted — Answer: STUNS. Hint: A shocking surprise can certainly do this to its audience. 😲
  6. 16. Cut with an ax — Answer: HEW. Hint: To chop away at wood with a hefty blade is to do this. 🪓
  7. 17. 16th book in a Sue Grafton series — Answer: PISFORPERIL. Hint: This mystery title continues Kinsey Millhone’s alphabetical adventures. 📚
  8. 19. Japan’s currency — Answer: YEN. Hint: It’s the monetary unit used across Japan. 💴
  9. 20. 1972 Bill Withers song — Answer: LEANONME. Hint: This heartfelt classic encourages friends to support one another. 🎶
  10. 21. Chums — Answer: PALS. Hint: Close friends who are always happy to hang out together. 👫
  11. 22. Animal sacred to Hindus — Answer: COW. Hint: This gentle farm animal is held in especially high regard in Hindu tradition. 🐄
  12. 23. Religion with five pillars — Answer: ISLAM. Hint: Its core practices include faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage. 🕌
  13. 26. Cpls.’ superiors — Answer: SGTS. Hint: These enlisted leaders outrank corporals in the military. 🎖️
  14. 28. H.S. course where “con” means “with” — Answer: APSPANISH. Hint: This advanced language class might explain that Latin prefix in Spanish context. 📖
  15. 32. Deli sandwich — Answer: HERO. Hint: A hearty deli favorite often arrives on a long roll. 🥪
  16. 33. Language suffix — Answer: ESE. Hint: This ending can turn a place name into a word for its language or people. 🌍
  17. 34. Number of days it took Phileas Fogg to go around the world — Answer: EIGHTY. Hint: Jules Verne’s globe-trotting wager hinged on this famously round total. 🌍
  18. 35. Sch. founded by Thomas Jefferson — Answer: UVA. Hint: Jefferson established this prestigious university in Charlottesville. 🎓
  19. 36. Ice Spice or Cardi B — Answer: RAPSTAR. Hint: Both performers are prominent stars of modern hip-hop. 🎤
  20. 38. “Yikes!” — Answer: EEP. Hint: This brief squeal captures a burst of alarm. 😬
  21. 39. New version of a show — Answer: REBOOT. Hint: A familiar series gets a fresh start in this updated incarnation. 📺
  22. 41. What a valet returns — Answer: CAR. Hint: It’s what you retrieve after handing over your keys. 🚗
  23. 42. Cheese often baked in puff pastry — Answer: BRIE. Hint: This creamy French cheese makes a decadent pastry filling. 🧀
  24. 43. Genre pioneered by Gucci Mane — Answer: TRAPMUSIC. Hint: Think bass-heavy Southern hip-hop born from street narratives. 🎶
  25. 45. Spotted — Answer: SEEN. Hint: This means noticed or observed. 👀
  26. 46. Spot of tea — Answer: CUPPA. Hint: In British slang, it’s a comforting serving of tea. ☕
  27. 47. Smashing success — Answer: HIT. Hint: A popular song or movie can be called this. 🎯
  28. 48. Hardness scale namesake — Answer: MOHS. Hint: A German mineralogist lent his name to this scratch-testing scale. 💎
  29. 50. Cycling trip through scenic areas — Answer: BIKETOUR. Hint: Picture exploring beautiful landscapes on two wheels. 🚲
  30. 55. “It just clicked!” — Answer: AHA. Hint: This is the sound of a sudden realization. 💡
  31. 56. Metal pieces for swinging barn doors — Answer: STRAPHINGES. Hint: These sturdy hardware pieces let large doors swing open. 🚪
  32. 59. Golden ratio symbol — Answer: PHI. Hint: Look for the Greek letter associated with this famous proportion. 📐
  33. 60. Pasta sauce brand — Answer: PREGO. Hint: This familiar jarred sauce brand has an Italian-sounding name. 🍝
  34. 61. Country west of Chad — Answer: NIGER. Hint: Find the West African nation directly across Chad’s western border. 🗺️
  35. 62. Round Table title — Answer: SIR. Hint: A noble title often given to knights in Arthurian legends! 🏰
  36. 63. Moral authority? — Answer: AESOP. Hint: Think of the ancient storyteller whose fables carry lessons. 📖
  37. 64. Scolding sounds — Answer: TSKS. Hint: These brief sounds express disapproval. 😒

Down

  1. 1. Phone installation — Answer: APP. Hint: You download one to add a function to your smartphone. 📱
  2. 2. Cry like a banshee — Answer: WAIL. Hint: This means to let out a long, loud, mournful cry. 😱
  3. 3. Different — Answer: ELSE. Hint: Use this when you mean another option or alternative. 🔄
  4. 4. Actual — Answer: DEFACTO. Hint: It describes something true in practice, even without formal approval. ✅
  5. 5. Channel with highlights — Answer: ESPN. Hint: This sports network is known for scores, analysis, and game recaps. 🏈
  6. 6. Bud supporter — Answer: STEM. Hint: A flower’s growth is supported by this slender plant part. 🌱
  7. 7. “That’s definitely true!” — Answer: SUREIS. Hint: This emphatic phrase strongly confirms a statement. 👍
  8. 8. Singer DiFranco — Answer: ANI. Hint: This folk-rock artist is known for fiercely independent music. 🎸
  9. 9. Letters on some luxury bags — Answer: YSL. Hint: These initials belong to a famous French fashion house. 👗
  10. 10. “This meeting could have been through Zoom!” — Answer: WHYAMIHERE. Hint: A weary attendee might mutter this after realizing the gathering feels unnecessary. 😩
  11. 11. Foot part — Answer: HEEL. Hint: It cushions the back of your foot and helps you walk. 👣
  12. 12. Has control over — Answer: OWNS. Hint: This verb means to possess something or have authority over it. 🔑
  13. 14. Maker of Era speakers — Answer: SONOS. Hint: This audio brand is known for connected home speakers. 🔊
  14. 18. Theater ticket info — Answer: ROW. Hint: Look here to find where your seat is located in the theater. 🎟️
  15. 21. Hunger indicator — Answer: PANG. Hint: A sudden sharp feeling of hunger is one of these. 🍽️
  16. 24. Asparagus stalk — Answer: SPEAR. Hint: This pointed vegetable stalk is a classic springtime side dish. 🌱
  17. 25. Evil villain’s hideaway — Answer: LAIR. Hint: A comic-book baddie might scheme from this secret retreat. 🦹
  18. 26. Break off — Answer: SEVER. Hint: To do this is to cut a connection completely. ✂️
  19. 27. “Don’t just stand there!” — Answer: GRABACHAIR. Hint: This urgent command invites someone to sit down immediately. 🪑
  20. 28. Pharaoh’s symbol — Answer: ASP. Hint: This snake was associated with Egyptian royalty and Cleopatra. 🐍
  21. 29. Joe of “Goodfellas” — Answer: PESCI. Hint: This actor played a memorable mobster in that classic crime film. 🎬
  22. 30. Oktoberfest keepsake — Answer: STEIN. Hint: Raise this sturdy beer mug at a German festival. 🍺
  23. 31. Promote aggressively — Answer: HYPE. Hint: To do this is to build intense excitement around something. 📣
  24. 32. Feeling offended — Answer: HURT. Hint: Someone feeling offended may describe their emotions this way. 💔
  25. 33. Enjoy with gusto — Answer: EATUP. Hint: Enjoy a meal enthusiastically, or accept an idea completely. 😋
  26. 36. Easy win — Answer: ROMP. Hint: A victory like this feels almost effortless 🏆
  27. 37. Middle X or O — Answer: TAC. Hint: It is the central word in the name of the game played with Xs and Os. 🎲
  28. 40. Composer’s work — Answer: OPUS. Hint: A composer’s completed musical work can be called this. 🎼
  29. 42. “Absolutely!” — Answer: BETONIT. Hint: This emphatic phrase expresses complete agreement and confidence. ✅
  30. 44. Buffalo team — Answer: SABRES. Hint: This hockey team represents Buffalo on the ice 🏒
  31. 45. Many a 1960s protest — Answer: SITIN. Hint: A peaceful demonstration where participants remain seated ✊
  32. 47. “That’s kinda funny” — Answer: HEH. Hint: A brief, understated chuckle might sound like this 😏
  33. 48. Travel book inserts — Answer: MAPS. Hint: These folded guides help travelers find their way 🗺️
  34. 49. “Well, howdy!” — Answer: OHHI. Hint: A cheerful greeting expressing surprise might sound this way 👋
  35. 51. “Othello” antagonist — Answer: IAGO. Hint: Shakespeare’s scheming villain manipulates the jealous general 🎭
  36. 52. Genre for Jin and J-Hope — Answer: KPOP. Hint: Think of the catchy Korean pop music they perform 🎶
  37. 53. Fleece-lined footwear — Answer: UGGS. Hint: Cozy sheepskin boots are a chilly-day favorite 🥾
  38. 54. Really stink — Answer: REEK. Hint: To smell extremely unpleasant is to do this 🤢
  39. 56. Place for a mud wrap — Answer: SPA. Hint: Visit this relaxing retreat for pampering treatments 💆
  40. 57. Number before quattro — Answer: TRE. Hint: This Italian number comes right before four 🇮🇹
  41. 58. Soon-to-be alums — Answer: SRS. Hint: These college students are nearing graduation 🎓

The answer to “Buffalo team” in the Wall Street Journal crossword is SABRES — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 24, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 44-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Buffalo team” answer

SABRES (6 letters)

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What does SABRES mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of SABRES is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade and a single cutting edge
  • a light fencing sword with a tapering, typically curved blade

When else has “Buffalo team” appeared?

Wall Street Journal reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

August 24, 2026 (most recent) → SABRES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Buffalo team”?

The answer is SABRES, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Buffalo team”?

6 letters: SABRES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 24, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 44-Down.

Can “Buffalo team” have a different answer?

Yes — Wall Street Journal sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's WSJ answers?

The full grid for August 24, 2026 is on the WSJ answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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