“It’s just for openers”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “It’s just for openers”, last seen on November 1, 2026.

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D??????B

A 8-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

DOORKNOB

The answer to “It’s just for openers” is DOORKNOB

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PublishedNov 1, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “It’s just for openers” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, November 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DOORKNOB — a 8-letter word that begins with D and ends with B.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 5 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 “It’s just for openers”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “It’s just for openers” is DOORKNOB — a 8-letter down entry from the November 1, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DOORKNOB has 8 letters — 3 vowels and 5 consonants.

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