“Ball of wax, so to speak”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Ball of wax, so to speak”, last seen on November 9, 2026.

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S?????G

A 7-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

SHEBANG

The answer to “Ball of wax, so to speak” is SHEBANG

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PublishedNov 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Ball of wax, so to speak” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, November 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SHEBANG — a 7-letter word that begins with S and ends with G.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 5 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Ball of wax, so to speak”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Ball of wax, so to speak” is SHEBANG — a 7-letter down entry from the November 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SHEBANG has 7 letters — 2 vowels and 5 consonants.

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