Crossword answer
JANET
5 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 8 appearances · Last seen Wall Street Journal, July 31, 2026
Letter pattern
JANET
Clues that lead to JANET
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Singer Jackson5Wall Street JournalJul 31, 2026
___ Jackson, R&B singer who drops her own name in the lyrics to the 1986 song "Nasty"5Daily ThemedMar 9, 2026
Girl's name5Evening StandardFeb 10, 2026
A woman ~n yes, a snare!5Evening StandardNov 22, 2025
___ McTeer, "Ozark" actress who portrays Lillian in "The Menu"5Daily ThemedNov 3, 2022
“Nasty” singer Jackson5Eugene ShefferApr 13, 2022
About JANET in crosswords
JANET is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 8 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Singer Jackson” in the Wall Street Journal crossword on July 31, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
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PEKOETea variety
PISTESki-slope
OASISCamel's watering hole
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
IDSAY"My guess is ..."
GLAADHappy-sounding advocacy grp.
HOSEDSwindled
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
Every appearance of JANET (8)
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Jul 31, 2026
Singer Jackson · Wall Street Journal · 59 Down
Mar 9, 2026
___ Jackson, R&B singer who drops her own name in the lyrics to the 1986 song "Nasty" · Daily Themed · 43 Down
Feb 10, 2026
Girl's name · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Nov 22, 2025
A woman ~n yes, a snare! · Evening Standard · 15 Down
Nov 3, 2022
___ McTeer, "Ozark" actress who portrays Lillian in "The Menu" · Daily Themed · 38 Across
Apr 13, 2022
“Nasty” singer Jackson · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Across
Oct 14, 2020
Girl's name · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Aug 7, 2020
“Nasty” singer Jackson · Eugene Sheffer · 33 Down