“Open fighting”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Open fighting”, last seen on October 16, 2026.

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S????????R

A 10-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

STATEOFWAR

The answer to “Open fighting” is STATEOFWAR

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PublishedOct 16, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Open fighting” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is STATEOFWAR — a 10-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “Open fighting”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Open fighting” is STATEOFWAR — a 10-letter down entry from the October 16, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

STATEOFWAR has 10 letters — 4 vowels and 6 consonants.

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