“If that fails”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “If that fails”, last seen on November 11, 2026.

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E??E

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

ELSE

The answer to “If that fails” is ELSE

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PublishedNov 11, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “If that fails” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ELSE — a 4-letter word that begins with E 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 “If that fails”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “If that fails” is ELSE — a 4-letter across entry from the November 11, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ELSE has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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