“Item worn in a sting”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Item worn in a sting”, last seen on November 4, 2026.

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A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

WIRE

The answer to “Item worn in a sting” is WIRE

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PublishedNov 4, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Item worn in a sting” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is WIRE — a 4-letter word that begins with W 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 “Item worn in a sting”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Item worn in a sting” is WIRE — a 4-letter down entry from the November 4, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

WIRE has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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