“Candle count”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Candle count”, last seen on August 20, 2026.

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A?E

A 3-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

AGE

The answer to “Candle count” is AGE

Letters3

DirectionAcross

PublishedAug 20, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Candle count” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is AGE — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Candle count”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Candle count” is AGE — a 3-letter across entry from the August 20, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

AGE has 3 letters — 2 vowels and 1 consonant.

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