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“Challenging test”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Challenging test”, last seen on May 27, 2026.

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O??L

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer
ORAL

The answer to “Challenging test” is ORAL

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PublishedMay 27, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Challenging test” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ORAL — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with L.

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 “Challenging test”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Challenging test” is ORAL — a 4-letter down entry from the May 27, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ORAL has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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