“Lists of candidates”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Lists of candidates”, last seen on July 12, 2026.

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S????S

A 6-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

SLATES

The answer to “Lists of candidates” is SLATES

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PublishedJul 12, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Lists of candidates” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SLATES — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Lists of candidates”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Lists of candidates” is SLATES — a 6-letter across entry from the July 12, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SLATES has 6 letters — 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

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