“Messes up”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Messes up”, last seen on October 15, 2026.

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E??S

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

ERRS

The answer to “Messes up” is ERRS

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PublishedOct 15, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Messes up” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ERRS — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Messes up”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Messes up” is ERRS — a 4-letter down entry from the October 15, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ERRS has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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