“Chicken ___ king”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Chicken ___ king”, last seen on July 26, 2026.

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A?A

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

ALA

The answer to “Chicken ___ king” is ALA

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PublishedJul 26, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Chicken ___ king” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALA — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

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 “Chicken ___ king”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Chicken ___ king” is ALA — a 3-letter down entry from the July 26, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ALA has 3 letters — 2 vowels and 1 consonant.

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