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“How children might describe dad jokes”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “How children might describe dad jokes”, last seen on July 28, 2026.

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L??E

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer
LAME

The answer to “How children might describe dad jokes” is LAME

Letters4
DirectionAcross
PublishedJul 28, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “How children might describe dad jokes” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LAME — a 4-letter word that begins with L 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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What is the answer to “How children might describe dad jokes”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “How children might describe dad jokes” is LAME — a 4-letter across entry from the July 28, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LAME has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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