“Failure to be”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Failure to be”, last seen on August 20, 2026.

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A 12-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

NONEXISTENCE

The answer to “Failure to be” is NONEXISTENCE

Letters12

DirectionAcross

PublishedAug 20, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Failure to be” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is NONEXISTENCE — a 12-letter word that begins with N and ends with E.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 7 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 “Failure to be”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Failure to be” is NONEXISTENCE — a 12-letter across entry from the August 20, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

NONEXISTENCE has 12 letters — 5 vowels and 7 consonants.

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