“Faulty firecracker”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Faulty firecracker”, last seen on October 4, 2026.

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D?D

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

DUD

The answer to “Faulty firecracker” is DUD

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PublishedOct 4, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Faulty firecracker” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DUD — a 3-letter word that begins with D and ends with D.

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 “Faulty firecracker”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Faulty firecracker” is DUD — a 3-letter down entry from the October 4, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DUD has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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