“Alternative to “<3””

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Alternative to “<3””, last seen on October 7, 2026.

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A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

XOXO

The answer to “Alternative to “<3”” is XOXO

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PublishedOct 7, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Alternative to “<3”” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is XOXO — a 4-letter word that begins with X and ends with O.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 “Alternative to “<3””?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Alternative to “<3”” is XOXO — a 4-letter across entry from the October 7, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

XOXO has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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