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“Hardly the carefree sort”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Hardly the carefree sort”, last seen on July 30, 2026.

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W???????T

A 9-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer
WORRYWART

The answer to “Hardly the carefree sort” is WORRYWART

Letters9
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PublishedJul 30, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Hardly the carefree sort” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, July 30, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is WORRYWART — a 9-letter word that begins with W and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 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 “Hardly the carefree sort”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Hardly the carefree sort” is WORRYWART — a 9-letter down entry from the July 30, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

WORRYWART has 9 letters — 2 vowels and 7 consonants.

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