Org. with wands and scanners

Latest answer — August 23, 2026

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TSA stands for the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. agency whose personnel use security wands and scanners at airports. “Org.” signals that the answer is an abbreviation for an organization.

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Abbreviation
A TSA officer using a security scanner at an airport.

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Across

  1. 1Spoil the appearance of
  2. 4Tot’s “choo-choo”
  3. 9Pride initials
  4. 13Miners mine it
  5. 14___-Saxon
  6. 15Vowel set
  7. 17Minor criticism
  8. 18Demand a seat up front
  9. 20Korea’s continent
  10. 22New York theater awards
  11. 23Richie’s dad, to the Fonz
  12. 24Phones ping off of them
  13. 27Slinky’s shape
  14. 28Feature of a Vegas “bandit”
  15. 29Pickling liquid
  16. 30Film festival film, often
  17. 34Strokes on the green
  18. 35Star of “Oppenheimer”
  19. 39Pose for a photographer
  20. 40Playfully impertinent
  21. 41Openly asserts
  22. 42High-protein legume
  23. 47Rip apart
  24. 48Clavicle, more familiarly
  25. 52Paintings and sculptures
  26. 53Marisa of “My Cousin Vinny”
  27. 54Spot for a spelunker
  28. 55Character shouted to with a “Hey!” in water treatment ads
  29. 59Make a hem
  30. 60Bee-related
  31. 61Sister’s daughter
  32. 62Org. with wands and scanners
  33. 63Send a racy phone message to
  34. 64Close-up on a map
  35. 65Hog’s hangout

Down

  1. 1Monte Carlo’s setting
  2. 2Out of bed
  3. 3Fix, as a bathroom floor
  4. 4Tic-___-toe
  5. 5Gene messenger
  6. 6Radiant
  7. 7“Would you look at that!”
  8. 8Soldier’s denial
  9. 9Vientiane’s setting
  10. 10Obtain
  11. 11Sort who can’t keep a secret
  12. 12Like Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco
  13. 16Mother’s brothers
  14. 19“___ a real nowhere man...”
  15. 21In the style of
  16. 25Sings like a bird
  17. 26Upscale hotel chain
  18. 27Government overthrow
  19. 29More agile
  20. 31Govt. prosecutors
  21. 32“Not ___ million years!”
  22. 33Bird on Australian coins
  23. 35Scandal-avoiding ploys
  24. 36“That’s the truth”
  25. 37Bawdy
  26. 38Bruins’ sch.
  27. 39Salsa music shaker
  28. 43“SNL” airer
  29. 44Glass-raising tributes
  30. 45Play the market
  31. 46Wiggle room
  32. 48Machinery part
  33. 49Muscat resident
  34. 50His tomb is in Red Square
  35. 51Bartender’s wedges
  36. 53Salon coloring
  37. 56Lenient
  38. 57Good card in blackjack
  39. 58Pickleball court divider

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Spoil the appearance of — Answer: MAR. Hint: To damage something’s looks is to do this 😬
  2. 4. Tot’s “choo-choo” — Answer: TRAIN. Hint: A toddler’s toy often travels on tracks while making this sound 🚂
  3. 9. Pride initials — Answer: LGBT. Hint: These initials represent a broad spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities 🌈
  4. 13. Miners mine it — Answer: ORE. Hint: Diggers seek this valuable material underground ⛏️
  5. 14. ___-Saxon — Answer: ANGLO. Hint: This prefix pairs with Saxon to describe a historical Germanic culture 📚
  6. 15. Vowel set — Answer: AEIOU. Hint: In English, these five letters form the standard group of vowels 🔤
  7. 17. Minor criticism — Answer: NIT. Hint: A tiny complaint about an insignificant detail is this 🧐
  8. 18. Demand a seat up front — Answer: CALLSHOTGUN. Hint: To claim the front passenger seat before anyone else is to do this 🚗
  9. 20. Korea’s continent — Answer: ASIA. Hint: The peninsula home to North and South Korea lies in this vast continent 🌏
  10. 22. New York theater awards — Answer: OBIES. Hint: These honors celebrate adventurous and often off-Broadway theater in New York 🎭
  11. 23. Richie’s dad, to the Fonz — Answer: MRC. Hint: On Happy Days, the Fonz called Richie’s father by this familiar abbreviated title 📺
  12. 24. Phones ping off of them — Answer: CELLTOWERS. Hint: They relay mobile signals from elevated sites. 📡
  13. 27. Slinky’s shape — Answer: COIL. Hint: This spring toy forms a spiraling loop. 🌀
  14. 28. Feature of a Vegas “bandit” — Answer: ONEARM. Hint: A casino machine may have this kind of handle. 🎰
  15. 29. Pickling liquid — Answer: SOUSE. Hint: This tangy brine helps preserve vegetables. 🥒
  16. 30. Film festival film, often — Answer: INDIE. Hint: It is typically made outside the major studio system. 🎬
  17. 34. Strokes on the green — Answer: PUTTS. Hint: Golfers use these gentle shots near the cup. ⛳
  18. 35. Star of “Oppenheimer” — Answer: CILLIANMURPHY. Hint: This Irish actor portrayed J. Robert Oppenheimer. 🎥
  19. 39. Pose for a photographer — Answer: MODEL. Hint: A person in front of the camera may do this professionally. 📸
  20. 40. Playfully impertinent — Answer: SAUCY. Hint: A cheeky remark might be described this way. 😉
  21. 41. Openly asserts — Answer: AVOWS. Hint: Someone who declares a belief plainly does this. 📣
  22. 42. High-protein legume — Answer: LENTIL. Hint: This small, nutritious pulse is common in soups. 🥣
  23. 47. Rip apart — Answer: REND. Hint: To tear something forcefully is to do this. 💥
  24. 48. Clavicle, more familiarly — Answer: COLLARBONE. Hint: This shoulder-area bone has a name linked to clothing. 🦴
  25. 52. Paintings and sculptures — Answer: ART. Hint: These creative works might fill a gallery. 🖼️
  26. 53. Marisa of “My Cousin Vinny” — Answer: TOMEI. Hint: She won an Oscar for playing Mona Lisa Vito. 🏆
  27. 54. Spot for a spelunker — Answer: CAVE. Hint: An underground chamber is a natural destination for this explorer. 🧭
  28. 55. Character shouted to with a “Hey!” in water treatment ads — Answer: CULLIGANMAN. Hint: This costumed advertising mascot responds to a call for cleaner water. 💧
  29. 59. Make a hem — Answer: SEW. Hint: You can finish a garment edge with needle and thread. 🧵
  30. 60. Bee-related — Answer: APIAN. Hint: This adjective describes something connected with honey producers. 🐝
  31. 61. Sister’s daughter — Answer: NIECE. Hint: She is your sibling’s girl. 👧
  32. 62. Org. with wands and scanners — Answer: TSA. Hint: This agency checks travelers with handheld wands and security scanners. 🛂
  33. 63. Send a racy phone message to — Answer: SEXT. Hint: Send someone an especially steamy message by phone. 📱
  34. 64. Close-up on a map — Answer: INSET. Hint: This is a small detailed map placed inside a larger one. 🗺️
  35. 65. Hog’s hangout — Answer: STY. Hint: A pig might call this muddy enclosure home. 🐖

Down

  1. 1. Monte Carlo’s setting — Answer: MONACO. Hint: This glamorous European microstate is famous for casinos and racing. 🎰
  2. 2. Out of bed — Answer: ARISEN. Hint: This describes someone who has gotten up for the day. 🌅
  3. 3. Fix, as a bathroom floor — Answer: RETILE. Hint: Replace the old tiles to give the floor a fresh surface. 🛠️
  4. 4. Tic-___-toe — Answer: TAC. Hint: This is the middle word in the classic grid game’s name. ❌
  5. 5. Gene messenger — Answer: RNA. Hint: This molecule carries genetic instructions from DNA. 🧬
  6. 6. Radiant — Answer: AGLOW. Hint: Something shining warmly can be described this way. ✨
  7. 7. “Would you look at that!” — Answer: ILLBE. Hint: This surprised exclamation expresses amazement at what you see. 😮
  8. 8. Soldier’s denial — Answer: NOSIR. Hint: A respectful but emphatic military refusal sounds like this. 🪖
  9. 9. Vientiane’s setting — Answer: LAOS. Hint: Vientiane is the capital of this Southeast Asian country. 🌏
  10. 10. Obtain — Answer: GET. Hint: It's what you do when you want to grab something! 🛍️
  11. 11. Sort who can’t keep a secret — Answer: BIGMOUTH. Hint: A person who constantly spills secrets might earn this label. 🤭
  12. 12. Like Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco — Answer: TOURISTY. Hint: A place packed with visitors, souvenirs, and attractions has this quality. 🎡
  13. 16. Mother’s brothers — Answer: UNCLES. Hint: These are the men who are your mother’s siblings. 👨‍👩‍👧
  14. 19. “___ a real nowhere man...” — Answer: HES. Hint: This contraction begins the Beatles lyric about a nowhere man. 🎵
  15. 21. In the style of — Answer: ALA. Hint: Think of a compact phrase meaning “in the manner of” someone or something. 🧭
  16. 25. Sings like a bird — Answer: TRILLS. Hint: A vocalist who performs rapid, decorative notes does this. 🎶
  17. 26. Upscale hotel chain — Answer: OMNI. Hint: This luxury lodging brand operates hotels in major destinations. 🏨
  18. 27. Government overthrow — Answer: COUP. Hint: A sudden seizure of political power is known by this term. 🏛️
  19. 29. More agile — Answer: SPRYER. Hint: This comparative describes someone quicker and nimbler on their feet 🏃
  20. 31. Govt. prosecutors — Answer: DAS. Hint: These government attorneys handle criminal cases ⚖️
  21. 32. “Not ___ million years!” — Answer: INA. Hint: This phrase emphatically says something will never happen 🚫
  22. 33. Bird on Australian coins — Answer: EMU. Hint: Look for Australia’s tall, flightless native bird 🐦
  23. 35. Scandal-avoiding ploys — Answer: COVERUPS. Hint: These secretive tactics hide embarrassing wrongdoing 🤫
  24. 36. “That’s the truth” — Answer: IDONTLIE. Hint: This candid reassurance insists the speaker is being honest 🤞
  25. 37. Bawdy — Answer: LEWD. Hint: This adjective describes humor or behavior that is risqué 😏
  26. 38. Bruins’ sch. — Answer: UCLA. Hint: This Los Angeles university’s teams are the Bruins 🐻
  27. 39. Salsa music shaker — Answer: MARACA. Hint: This handheld percussion instrument adds a rattling rhythm 🪇
  28. 43. “SNL” airer — Answer: NBC. Hint: This broadcast network brings the late-night comedy show to viewers 📺
  29. 44. Glass-raising tributes — Answer: TOASTS. Hint: These celebratory speeches often accompany raised drinks 🥂
  30. 45. Play the market — Answer: INVEST. Hint: Put money into stocks or other opportunities to seek a return 📈
  31. 46. Wiggle room — Answer: LEEWAY. Hint: This means extra flexibility or freedom to maneuver 🌀
  32. 48. Machinery part — Answer: COG. Hint: This toothed wheel helps machinery transfer motion ⚙️
  33. 49. Muscat resident — Answer: OMANI. Hint: A person from this Gulf capital belongs to the country of Oman 🇴🇲
  34. 50. His tomb is in Red Square — Answer: LENIN. Hint: This revolutionary leader rests in a famous Moscow mausoleum 🪦
  35. 51. Bartender’s wedges — Answer: LIMES. Hint: These green citrus pieces garnish drinks at the bar 🍸
  36. 53. Salon coloring — Answer: TINT. Hint: A salon may apply this to refresh or change hair color 💇
  37. 56. Lenient — Answer: LAX. Hint: A relaxed rule or attitude can be described this way 😌
  38. 57. Good card in blackjack — Answer: ACE. Hint: In blackjack, this card can count as either one or eleven 🃏
  39. 58. Pickleball court divider — Answer: NET. Hint: This barrier separates the two sides of the court 🏓

The answer to “Org. with wands and scanners” in the Wall Street Journal crossword is TSA — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 23, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 62-Across. 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.

“Org. with wands and scanners” answer

TSA (3 letters)

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What is the answer to “Org. with wands and scanners”?

The answer is TSA, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Org. with wands and scanners”?

3 letters: TSA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 23, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 62-Across.

Can “Org. with wands and scanners” have a different answer?

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