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“Departs from the script”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Departs from the script”, last seen on July 24, 2026.

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A????S

A 6-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer
ADLIBS

The answer to “Departs from the script” is ADLIBS

Letters6
DirectionDown
PublishedJul 24, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Departs from the script” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ADLIBS — a 6-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Departs from the script”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Departs from the script” is ADLIBS — a 6-letter down entry from the July 24, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ADLIBS has 6 letters — 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

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