“Like many hard cheeses”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Like many hard cheeses”, last seen on October 16, 2026.

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A??D

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

AGED

The answer to “Like many hard cheeses” is AGED

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PublishedOct 16, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Like many hard cheeses” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is AGED — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with D.

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 “Like many hard cheeses”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Like many hard cheeses” is AGED — a 4-letter across entry from the October 16, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

AGED has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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