“Confused scuffle”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Confused scuffle”, last seen on November 3, 2026.

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M???E

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

MELEE

The answer to “Confused scuffle” is MELEE

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PublishedNov 3, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Confused scuffle” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MELEE — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 “Confused scuffle”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Confused scuffle” is MELEE — a 5-letter down entry from the November 3, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

MELEE has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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