“Comedic tribute”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Comedic tribute”, last seen on May 26, 2026.

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R???T

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

ROAST

The answer to “Comedic tribute” is ROAST

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PublishedMay 26, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Comedic tribute” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ROAST — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Comedic tribute”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Comedic tribute” is ROAST — a 5-letter across entry from the May 26, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ROAST has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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