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“Elite soldier who’s feeling blue?”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Elite soldier who’s feeling blue?”, last seen on July 10, 2026.

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A 9-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer
SADMARINE

The answer to “Elite soldier who’s feeling blue?” is SADMARINE

Letters9
DirectionAcross
PublishedJul 10, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Elite soldier who’s feeling blue?” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, July 10, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SADMARINE — a 9-letter word that begins with S and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 5 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 “Elite soldier who’s feeling blue?”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Elite soldier who’s feeling blue?” is SADMARINE — a 9-letter across entry from the July 10, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SADMARINE has 9 letters — 4 vowels and 5 consonants.

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