“Less diplomatic”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Less diplomatic”, last seen on September 10, 2026.

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A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

RUDER

The answer to “Less diplomatic” is RUDER

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PublishedSep 10, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Less diplomatic” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, September 10, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RUDER — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Less diplomatic”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Less diplomatic” is RUDER — a 5-letter down entry from the September 10, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

RUDER has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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