Superhero accessory
Latest answer — September 22, 2026
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Clue explained
A CAPE is the flowing garment commonly associated with comic-book superheroes, worn over the shoulders and fastened at the neck. “Accessory” identifies it as something added to a superhero’s costume.
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This clue's Tuesday, September 22, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Superhero accessory” in the Wall Street Journal crossword is CAPE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on September 22, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 60-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.
“Superhero accessory” answer
CAPE (4 letters)
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What does CAPE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of CAPE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a sleeveless cloak, typically a short one
- the pelt from the head and neck of an animal, for preparation as a hunting trophy
When else has “Superhero accessory” 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.
September 22, 2026 (most recent) → CAPE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Superhero accessory”?
The answer is CAPE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on September 22, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Superhero accessory”?
4 letters: CAPE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the Wall Street Journal crossword on September 22, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 60-Down.
Can “Superhero accessory” 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 September 22, 2026 is on the WSJ answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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