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“Horace works”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Horace works”, last seen on August 18, 2026.

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O??S

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer
ODES

The answer to “Horace works” is ODES

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PublishedAug 18, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Horace works” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ODES — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with S.

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 “Horace works”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Horace works” is ODES — a 4-letter down entry from the August 18, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ODES has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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