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“Faced weak competition”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Faced weak competition”, last seen on September 17, 2026.

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W????????K

A 10-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer
WONINAWALK

The answer to “Faced weak competition” is WONINAWALK

Letters10
DirectionAcross
PublishedSep 17, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Faced weak competition” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, September 17, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is WONINAWALK — a 10-letter word that begins with W and ends with K.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “Faced weak competition”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Faced weak competition” is WONINAWALK — a 10-letter across entry from the September 17, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

WONINAWALK has 10 letters — 4 vowels and 6 consonants.

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