“Pay to play”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Pay to play”, last seen on August 5, 2026.

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A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

ANTE

The answer to “Pay to play” is ANTE

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PublishedAug 5, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Pay to play” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ANTE — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 “Pay to play”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Pay to play” is ANTE — a 4-letter down entry from the August 5, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ANTE has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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