“Handle hard times”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Handle hard times”, last seen on October 8, 2026.

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C??E

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

COPE

The answer to “Handle hard times” is COPE

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PublishedOct 8, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Handle hard times” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is COPE — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Handle hard times”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Handle hard times” is COPE — a 4-letter across entry from the October 8, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

COPE has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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