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“Maximum or minimum”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Maximum or minimum”, last seen on October 4, 2026.

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L???T

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer
LIMIT

The answer to “Maximum or minimum” is LIMIT

Letters5
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PublishedOct 4, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Maximum or minimum” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LIMIT — a 5-letter word that begins with L and ends with T.

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 “Maximum or minimum”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Maximum or minimum” is LIMIT — a 5-letter down entry from the October 4, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LIMIT has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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