“Become harder to climb”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Become harder to climb”, last seen on September 11, 2026.

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S?????N

A 7-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

STEEPEN

The answer to “Become harder to climb” is STEEPEN

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PublishedSep 11, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Become harder to climb” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, September 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is STEEPEN — a 7-letter word that begins with S and ends with N.

This answer contains 3 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 “Become harder to climb”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Become harder to climb” is STEEPEN — a 7-letter down entry from the September 11, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

STEEPEN has 7 letters — 3 vowels and 4 consonants.

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