“Crux of the matter”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Crux of the matter”, last seen on July 20, 2026.

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N?B

A 3-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

NUB

The answer to “Crux of the matter” is NUB

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PublishedJul 20, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Crux of the matter” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NUB — a 3-letter word that begins with N and ends with B.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Crux of the matter”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Crux of the matter” is NUB — a 3-letter down entry from the July 20, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

NUB has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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