“More deceitful”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “More deceitful”, last seen on September 29, 2026.

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S???R

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

SLIER

The answer to “More deceitful” is SLIER

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PublishedSep 29, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “More deceitful” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SLIER — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

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 “More deceitful”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “More deceitful” is SLIER — a 5-letter down entry from the September 29, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SLIER has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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