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“Opposite of avant”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Opposite of avant”, last seen on September 4, 2026.

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A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer
APRES

The answer to “Opposite of avant” is APRES

Letters5
DirectionAcross
PublishedSep 4, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Opposite of avant” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is APRES — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

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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What is the answer to “Opposite of avant”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Opposite of avant” is APRES — a 5-letter across entry from the September 4, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

APRES has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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