“Composure in the face of adversity”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Composure in the face of adversity”, last seen on August 9, 2026.

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A 13-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

STIFFUPPERLIP

The answer to “Composure in the face of adversity” is STIFFUPPERLIP

Letters13

DirectionAcross

PublishedAug 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Composure in the face of adversity” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is STIFFUPPERLIP — a 13-letter word that begins with S and ends with P.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 9 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 “Composure in the face of adversity”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Composure in the face of adversity” is STIFFUPPERLIP — a 13-letter across entry from the August 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

STIFFUPPERLIP has 13 letters — 4 vowels and 9 consonants.

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