“Bad temper”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Bad temper”, last seen on October 28, 2026.

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S????N

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

SPLEEN

The answer to “Bad temper” is SPLEEN

Letters6

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PublishedOct 28, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Bad temper” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SPLEEN — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with N.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Bad temper”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Bad temper” is SPLEEN — a 6-letter down entry from the October 28, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SPLEEN has 6 letters — 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

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