“Have an intellectual battle (with)”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Have an intellectual battle (with)”, last seen on July 8, 2026.

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A 9-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

MATCHWITS

The answer to “Have an intellectual battle (with)” is MATCHWITS

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PublishedJul 8, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Have an intellectual battle (with)” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MATCHWITS — a 9-letter word that begins with M and ends with S.

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 “Have an intellectual battle (with)”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Have an intellectual battle (with)” is MATCHWITS — a 9-letter down entry from the July 8, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

MATCHWITS has 9 letters — 2 vowels and 7 consonants.

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