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“Like an old bucket in a poem”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Like an old bucket in a poem”, last seen on September 20, 2026.

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O???N

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer
OAKEN

The answer to “Like an old bucket in a poem” is OAKEN

Letters5
DirectionDown
PublishedSep 20, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Like an old bucket in a poem” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OAKEN — a 5-letter word that begins with O and ends with N.

This answer contains 3 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 “Like an old bucket in a poem”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Like an old bucket in a poem” is OAKEN — a 5-letter down entry from the September 20, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

OAKEN has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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