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“Forcefully declare”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Forcefully declare”, last seen on October 12, 2026.

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A????T

A 6-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer
ASSERT

The answer to “Forcefully declare” is ASSERT

Letters6
DirectionDown
PublishedOct 12, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Forcefully declare” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ASSERT — a 6-letter word that begins with A and ends with T.

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 “Forcefully declare”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Forcefully declare” is ASSERT — a 6-letter down entry from the October 12, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ASSERT has 6 letters — 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

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