“Means of advancement, and what can be found in each set of circles in this puzzle”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Means of advancement, and what can be found in each set of circles in this puzzle”, last seen on October 21, 2026.

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S???????????E

A 13-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

STEPPINGSTONE

The answer to “Means of advancement, and what can be found in each set of circles in this puzzle” is STEPPINGSTONE

Letters13

DirectionAcross

PublishedOct 21, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Means of advancement, and what can be found in each set of circles in this puzzle” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is STEPPINGSTONE — a 13-letter word that begins with S and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 9 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 “Means of advancement, and what can be found in each set of circles in this puzzle”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Means of advancement, and what can be found in each set of circles in this puzzle” is STEPPINGSTONE — a 13-letter across entry from the October 21, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

STEPPINGSTONE has 13 letters — 4 vowels and 9 consonants.

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