“Mischievous Halloween prank”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Mischievous Halloween prank”, last seen on May 23, 2026.

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E????G

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

EGGING

The answer to “Mischievous Halloween prank” is EGGING

Letters6

DirectionDown

PublishedMay 23, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Mischievous Halloween prank” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is EGGING — a 6-letter word that begins with E and ends with G.

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 “Mischievous Halloween prank”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Mischievous Halloween prank” is EGGING — a 6-letter down entry from the May 23, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

EGGING has 6 letters — 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

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